California forest fire kills 2, rainfall helps fight flames
The fast-moving McKinney Fire has forced some 2,000 residents to flee while destroying homes and critical infrastructure.
Tue Aug 02 2022
California man escapes wildfire with his life but loses home
The Oak Fire has consumed at least 18,087 acres and had destroyed at least 25 homes, according to Cal Fire said.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Firefighters start to contain raging California wildfire near Yosemite
Helicopters dropped 300,000 gallons (1.4 million litres) of water on the fire, the Cal Fire said.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Wildfire menaces California's Lake Tahoe area after chasing away thousands
An estimated 50,000 people are under evacuation orders due to the Caldor blaze, according to the Cal Fire.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Eight missing as massive Dixie fire rages in northern California
Wildfires scorch through Northern California, forest and tinder dry scrub in the Sierra Nevada mountains, destroying a historic golden town.
Sun Aug 08 2021
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