Islamic state claims responsibility for Brussels attack - Group's channel on Telegram
The gunman who carried out the attack, had an asylum application rejected in 2020 but continued to live in Belgium illegally.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Brussels attacks trial starts with debate over 'caged' accused
Defence lawyers argue that their clients should not be put in glass boxes like animals in a zoo.
Tue Sep 13 2022
German police arrest Syrian bomb plot suspect
German police on Monday arrested a Syrian man suspected of plotting a jihadist bomb attack, after a massive manhunt lasting almost two days.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Metro station hit in Brussels attacks reopens
The Maalbeek metro station in Brussels hit by a suicide attack last month that killed 16 people reopened to passengers on Monday.
Mon Apr 25 2016
Metro station hit in Brussels attacks to reopen
The Belgian parliament's commission of inquiry into the attacks is due Friday to visit both Maalbeek station and Brussels Airport.
Fri Apr 22 2016
Belgium charges new suspects over Brussels attacks
Belgium has charged two new suspects over last month's deadly Brussels airport and metro bombings and made three fresh arrests in the probe into the November Paris attacks.
Tue Apr 12 2016
'Man in hat' Abrini charged over Brussels attack: prosecutor
Mohamed Abrini, who was already indicted over the Paris attacks, has been charged with "terrorist murders" in connection with last month's carnage in Brussels, Belgium's federal prosecutor said.
Sun Apr 10 2016
Abrini arrest highlights Paris, Brussels attacks links
Abrini's arrest on Friday, along with five other suspects, marks an important step in the investigations into the Paris and Brussels attacks.
Sat Apr 09 2016
Brussels bomber 'had cleaning job' at European Parliament
One of the terrorists who blew themselves up in the Brussels attack on March 22 had briefly worked as a cleaner at the European Parliament several years ago.
Thu Apr 07 2016
FBI told Dutch about terror brothers before Brussels blasts
The FBI notified the Netherlands about its concerns over suicide bombers Ibrahim El Bakraoui and his brother Khalid six days before the Brussels attacks, the Dutch justice minister revealed.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Belgium releases sole suspect charged over Brussels attacks
The sole suspect charged over last week's Brussels attacks was released Monday following a lack of evidence linking him to the carnage, Belgian prosecutors said.
Mon Mar 28 2016
US says two more Americans dead in Brussels attacks, total now four
The US State Department on Sunday confirmed the deaths of two more Americans in the Brussels suicide attacks, bringing the total number to four.
Mon Mar 28 2016
Arrested Brussels attacks suspect may be airport bomber
A suspect named as Faycal C. has been charged with terrorist murder and police are trying to confirm if he is the third Brussels airport suicide bomber who fled the scene, a source close to the probe.
Sun Mar 27 2016
Mariah Carey cancels Brussels show, citing security
Carey, who recently began her tour of Europe in Britain, had been scheduled to sing Sunday at the Forest National arena near Brussels.
Sat Mar 26 2016
Brussels attack: Belgium government says security level reduced
However, Brussels Zaventem Airport remains closed till March 27 until further notice.
Fri Mar 25 2016
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024