Biden's first act: Orders on pandemic, climate, immigration
Biden is challenging all Americans to wear a mask for the first 100 days of his administration.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Trump huffs and puffs to keep immigrants at bay but a little wind was all it took for his wall to sway
So early in the new year and there are already major calamities with global repercussions. Some see these as sweet revenge or deserved comeuppance with a tinge of divine retribution.
Sun Feb 02 2020
Trump's push to fund wall may be delayed as government shutdown looms
US President Donald Trump indicated an openness on Monday to delaying his push to secure funds for his promised border wall with Mexico.
Tue Apr 25 2017
Mexican Senate President rejects payment of Trump border wall
President Donald Trump on Wednesday (January 25) ordered construction of a U.S.-Mexican border wall via directive to cover the roughly 2,000-mile (3,200-km) U.S.-Mexico border.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Mexico opposition leader urges U.N. lawsuit over Trump wall
Two-time presidential runner-up and leftist opposition leader Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says the announcement was an insult to his country.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Trump moves ahead with wall, puts stamp on U.S. immigration, security policy
A draft executive order would block the entry of refugees from war-torn Syria and suspend the entry of any immigrants from Muslim-majority Middle Eastern and African countries.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Immigration hardliner says Trump team preparing plans for wall, mulling Muslim registry
Donald Trump's new administration could be rapidly pushing on construction of a US-Mexico border wall without seeking immediate congressional approval.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Pope says Donald Trump 'not a Christian'
Pope Francis said Donald Trump cannot claim to be a Christian and also vow to build a border wall to keep out immigrants.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024