Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election for July 4 on Wednesday.
Wed May 22 2024
Britain 'unequivocally' condemns Hamas attack on Israel
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was shocked by the attacks.
Sat Oct 07 2023
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak braced for defeats in key elections
The votes are one of few remaining opportunities to gauge public support before a national election expected next year.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Britain's Sunak reshuffles cabinet to better suit his priorities
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled his cabinet on Tuesday, breaking up two departments to better suit his pledge to spur the economy and turn around his party's fortunes before an election
Tue Feb 07 2023
Penny Mordaunt becomes first to announce UK leadership bid
British House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt on Friday announced her bid to become the next British prime minister, making her the first to do so.
Sat Oct 22 2022
Liz Truss resigns after 6 weeks, making her shortest-serving UK premier ever
British Prime Minister Liz Truss stepped down on Thursday, making her the shortest-serving premier in British history.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Biden calls UK PM Truss' tax cut plan a 'mistake'
US President Joe Biden says British Prime Minister Liz Truss's controversial tax-cutting programme was a mistake.
Sun Oct 16 2022
Queen Elizabeth was the rock on which modern Britain was built, says PM Truss
British Prime Minister Liz Truss hailed Queen Elizabeth on Thursday as the "very spirit of Great Britain".
Thu Sep 08 2022
UK's Premier Johnson resigns, says he will continue until new leader is in place
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday after his government was rocked by a series of resignations over the last two days.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Factbox: From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership credentials have been badly tarnished by controversies and missteps in recent months.
Wed Feb 09 2022
UK PM Johnson says sanctions will be ready if Russia attacks Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said sanctions and other measures will be ready in the event of a Russian attack on Ukraine.
Tue Feb 08 2022
G7 to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expects the Group of Seven to agree to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries.
Thu Jun 10 2021
UK PM Johnson marries fiancee in secret ceremony
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson married his fiancee Carrie Symonds in a secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral.
Sat May 29 2021
UK court overturns debt judgment against prime minister
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said on Thursday that a court order for him to repay a 535 pound debt had been cancelled.
Thu May 13 2021
UK PM Johnson to impose England national lockdown until Dec 2
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will impose a new month-long national lockdown in England until December 2.
Sat Oct 31 2020
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