Trump briefed on alleged assassination threats by Iran, his campaign says
The campaign said that intelligence officials have identified that Iranian threats have "heightened in the past few months".
Wed Sep 25 2024
Regional victory brings Germany's Scholz brief respite from growing pressure within party
The centre-left SPD staged a last minute comeback in the eastern state of Brandenburg, where they have ruled since reunification in 1990.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons
One balloon landed on the tarmac near passenger Terminal 2 and the three runways at Incheon were temporarily shut down.
Wed Jun 26 2024
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing
South Korea's military fired warning shots after around 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, Seoul officials said.
Tue Jun 11 2024
[COLUMNIST] A brief refutation of Gilley’s case for colonialism
Human history is replete with examples of conquest, of expansion of empire, and the claiming of vast territories.
Wed May 22 2024
ANALYSIS - Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump
Being jailed - even for a brief time - would remind other voters of the chaos that has routinely followed Donald Trump.
Sun May 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
Tue Apr 16 2024
China tried to meddle but Canadians decided the last two elections, says PM Trudeau
Canada PM Justin Trudeau answered questions about intelligence briefings he had received and asserted the elections were "free and fair."
Thu Apr 11 2024
Another death due to heat stroke reported
Based on a brief report on hot weather status by NADMA, dated April 4, the new death on April 1 involved a three-year-old child in Kelantan.
Fri Apr 05 2024
China cancels premier's press conference for first time since 1993
The decision was made because there would be more briefings by government ministers during the annual parliament meeting, said a spokesman.
Mon Mar 04 2024
PM meets with Grab founder, briefed on GX Bank's RM1.5 bln investment plan
GX Bank Bhd is a digital bank in Malaysia through a joint venture between Grab Holdings Ltd and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel).
Wed Feb 28 2024
‘Test of A King’ tells of Al-Sultan Abdullah’s wisdom in steering Malaysia
During the brief ceremony at Singgahsana Kecil, his Majesty scanned a QR code that allowed the 66-page e-book to be read via mobile devices.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Agong attends flood preparedness briefing in Pahang
His Majesty instructed all quarters to make necessary preparations and pay attention to cleanliness aspects at temporary relief centres.
Thu Nov 16 2023
A brief history of Gaza's 75 years of woe
Gaza is a coastal strip of land that lay on ancient trading and maritime routes along the Mediterranean shore.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Who is next in line for the British throne? UK royal succession line explained
Here are brief details of the rules of succession for the British monarch.
Sun Sep 10 2023
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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