Luxury shoppers crowd London for Brexit bargains
London's tourism agency says sales of goods eligible for sales-tax exemption have gone up by a third since the Brexit vote in June, which sent the pound sterling plunging against the euro and dollar.
Wed Nov 30 2016
Oxford Dictionaries name 'post-truth' word of the year
The Oxford Dictionaries chose "post-truth" as their word of the year on Wednesday, saying its use had spiked because of the Brexit vote in Britain and the rise of Donald Trump in the United States.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Britons have no regrets over Brexit vote: poll expert
British voters do not regret backing Brexit and do not want a second referendum on EU membership, a leading polls expert said.
Wed Sep 21 2016
New PM says Britain not turning inward
Theresa May says Britain "has always been an outward-facing, global partner" in international affairs.
Wed Sep 21 2016
UK economy suffers 'dramatic deterioration' from Brexit vote
Private sector business activity, as measured by research group Markit's Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), sank in July to 47.7 points.
Fri Jul 22 2016
For disheartened Brexit voters, Romania is offering to 'adopt a Brit'
Romanian newspaper Gandul launched an online campaign called "Romanians for Remanians" that invites heartbroken Britons to live in Romania following the Brexit vote.
Thu Jun 30 2016
EU meets without Britain for first time since Brexit vote
The 27 remaining members of the bloc agreed to give Britain some breathing space on Tuesday, accepting that it needs time to absorb the shock of the Brexit vote before triggering Article 50.
Wed Jun 29 2016
EU's Juncker says Britain doesn't have 'months to meditate'
We want Article 50 (of the Lisbon Treaty formally stating Britain's intention to leave) to be triggered as soon as possible. It has to be speeded up. We don't have months to meditate, we have to act.
Wed Jun 29 2016
Britain, Europe scramble to contain Brexit crisis
Finance minister George Osborne will also break his silence and try to reassure financial markets following the momentous Brexit vote.
Mon Jun 27 2016
The remarkable parallels between the Brexit vote and the rise of Donald Trump
While Donald Trump's open embrace of the Brexit decision is a calculated one, he struggled to answer a question on his views on the referendum a few weeks back.
Sat Jun 25 2016
Seven lessons from the UK's departure
The Brexit vote leaves us with seven lessons whose implications extend well beyond Britain.
Fri Jun 24 2016
Shocked EU vows unity after Brexit vote
A stunned European Union vowed to remain united on Friday despite Britain voting to leave, as fears grew that a "chain reaction" of further referendums could tear the bloc apart.
Fri Jun 24 2016
With huge London footprint, US banks gird for Brexit vote
Amid the volatile atmosphere in Britain, the banks are outwardly keeping a straight face.
Tue Jun 21 2016
Pound extends rally in Asia as Brexit fears ease
Long-running fears of a pro-Brexit vote on June 23 had been hammering the British currency and became heightened in recent weeks as the "Leave" campaign pulled ahead in the polls.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Brexit vote could bring David Cameron's government crashing down
David Cameron's job as prime minister may be on the line when Britain chooses whether to stay or go as a member of the European Union.
Fri Jun 17 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