Militants kill at least 25 in Nigeria's Borno state
A resident who escaped said the insurgents who killed the fishermen, suspected them of providing information to the military.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Militants kill at least 50 in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno
A large number of Boko Haram on motorcycles armed with guns and machetes took hostage of people working on their farms before killing them.
Tue May 24 2022
Suicide bomber kills eight in northeast Nigeria's Maiduguri - police
The woman detonated her bomb while trying to enter the mosque in the centre of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, at around 04:30 a.m.(0330 GMT), shortly before early morning prayers.
Mon Jul 17 2017
Nigeria exchanges 82 Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram for prisoners
Switzerland and the International Committee of the Red Cross helped secure the 82 girls in "lengthy negotiations", the presidency said on its Twitter account.
Sun May 07 2017
Child suicide bomber kills one in Nigeria attack
The incident occurred at a mosque in Dalori town located on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Boko Haram kills 48 fish vendors in northeast Nigeria
Boko Haram gunmen killed 48 fish vendors in Nigeria's restive Borno State, near the border with Chad.
Sun Nov 23 2014
20 killed as Boko Haram, Nigerian troops clash in mosque attack
The latest attack by the extremist group, which has been waging an insurgency since 2009, struck on Saturday morning at Damboa town in Borno state.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Another rare Borneo pygmy elephant found dead
A fourteenth rare Borneo pygmy elephant has been found dead of suspected poisoning in Sabah.
Thu Jan 31 2013
Musa wants thorough probe over dead elephants in Tawau
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman wants the State Wildlife and Forestry Departments to investigate the death of elephants in Tawau.
Wed Jan 30 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024