Three dead, three missing after downpours in Spain cause widespread floods
Record rainfall caused heavy flooding in central Spain, shutting roads, subway lines and high-speed train connections.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Two trains collide in Spain's Catalonia region, several injured - Emergency services
Among the passengers, several people were lightly injured and are pending evaluation, the emergency services said.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Spanish toddler dies after being hit by giant hailstone
Fist-sized hailstones up to 4 inches in diameter rained down on an area around the village causing injuries to around 50 people.
Thu Sep 01 2022
The environmental impact of bottled water is 3,500 times greater than that of tap water
Study shows the impact of bottled water on ecosystems would be 1,400 times greater than that of tap water.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira
A Spanish judge has seen "sufficient evidence" for Colombian singer Shakira to face trial for tax fraud.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Bullets in the mail: Death threat sent to another candidate in Madrid election
The ministry said the threat against regional chief Isabel Diaz Ayuso was discovered in a mail processing hub in Catalonia.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Spain's control over Catalonia to be tested on Monday as work resumes
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of a unified Spain filled Barcelona's streets on Sunday in one of the biggest shows of force yet by the so-called silent majority.
Mon Oct 30 2017
Spain sacks Catalan government after independence declaration
The Madrid government sacked Catalonia's president and dismissed its parliament on Friday, hours after the region declared itself an independent nation.
Sat Oct 28 2017
Catalonia declares independence from Spain, direct Madrid rule looms
Catalonia's parliament declared independence from Spain on Friday, in defiance of the Madrid government.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Catalan crisis still reversible?
Today, all eyes will be on Spain as the national government is expected to strip Catalonia, one of its richest regions, of its autonomous powers.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Spain plans new elections in Catalonia to end independence bid - Opposition
The Spanish government has secured opposition support for dissolving Catalonia's parliament and holding new elections there in January.
Fri Oct 20 2017
Spain asks Catalan leader to 'act sensibly' as direct rule deadline approaches
"I ask Puigdemont to act sensibly, in a balanced way, to put the interests of all citizens first," Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said in parliament.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks
In a much-anticipated speech to the Catalan parliament, Carles Puigdemont made only a symbolic declaration, claiming a mandate to launch secession but suspending any formal steps to that end.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Catalonia nears possible independence proclamation despite Madrid warnings
Losing Catalonia, which has its own language and culture, would deprive Spain of a fifth of its economic output and more than a quarter of exports.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Thousands protest in Barcelona against Catalan independence
A crowd estimated by local police to number 350,000 waved Spanish and Catalan flags and carried banners saying "Catalonia is Spain" and "Together we are stronger".
Mon Oct 09 2017
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