Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning
The meteorological agency warned of a higher probability of a huge earthquake in the Nankai trough.
Fri Aug 09 2024
China's President charts course for China-Central Asia cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday charted the course for China-Central Asia cooperation in the new era at a milestone summit with leaders of five Central Asian countries, reported Xinhua.
Fri May 19 2023
Xi to meet Putin in first trip outside China since COVID began
Xi Jinping will leave China for the first time in more than two years for a trip this week to Central Asia.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Kazakhstan detains former national security chief on suspicion of treason
Karim Massimov, who was fired this week as protests raged across the Central Asian country, was detained along with several other officials.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Uzbekistan President stresses on enhancing mutual cooperation between Central and South Asian regions
Mirziyoyev paid special attention to the issue of building a transport and logistics infrastructure that will effectively and safely connect Central and South Asia.
Sat Jul 17 2021
Malaysia continues to explore agricultural collaboration with Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is Malaysia's trading partner in Central Asia with high market potential.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Only half of women in developing world in charge of their own bodies - UN
Women in sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia are least likely to have control over their bodies.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Friendly cooperation with Central Asian States, a priority direction of Uzbekistan's foreign policy
The reforms, openness, transparency, renewal, and changes observed in the domestic policy of Uzbekistan in recent years are also evident in the countrys foreign policy.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Khazanah eyes investment opportunities in Central Asia
Khazanah Nasional Bhd plans to widen investment activities beyond Turkey and is eyeing potential opportunities in Central Asia.
Wed Sep 06 2017
St Petersburg metro blast suspect likely born in central Asia
Authorities had received a warning of a possible second attack at the same Sennaya Ploshchad metro station.
Tue Apr 04 2017
To fight Islamist radicals, Tajikistan shaved the beards off 13,000 men
In a bid to curb Islamist radicalization, authorities in the Central Asian republic of Tajikistan shaved the beards off nearly 13,000 men in the country.
Fri Jan 22 2016
Magical views from top of the world for solar eclipse
All eyes will be on the skies Friday for a total solar eclipse expected to offer spectacular views, if only in the far northern Svalbard archipelago and Faroe Islands.
Fri Mar 20 2015
Muhyiddin arrives in Uzbekistan for four-day official visit
Uzbekistan is Malaysia's largest trading partner in the Central Asia region.
Sun May 04 2014
All 27 killed in Kazakh military plane crash: official
All 27 people on board a Kazakh military jet that crashed while carrying country's top border guard personnel have died, the Central Asian state's security service said Wednesday
Wed Dec 26 2012
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
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