Israeli airstrikes kill at least 35 in Rafah, say Gaza authorities; Israel says struck Hamas commander
Israeli military said it took out Hamas' chief of staff for the West Bank and another senior official behind deadly attacks on Israelis.
Mon May 27 2024
Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe
Antonio Costa resigned hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff in an investigation into alleged corruption.
Wed Nov 08 2023
It's About YOUth: A fresh political paradigm and demands of youth
As six states head to the polls on August 12, Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Vice Chief, Atyrah Hanim Razali and MUDA Information Team's Chief of Staff, Melanie Ting assess Malaysian youth's political apathy and discuss young voters' demands from new politics.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Four senior police officers involved in reshuffle effective July 1
ESSCom Land Operations Deputy chief of staff, ACP R. Shivananthan is among four senior police officers involved in a transfer exercise.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Indonesia says sailors on missing submarine have oxygen until Saturday
Yudo Margono, the navy chief of staff, said that there would be enough oxygen for the sailors to last until Saturday.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff, installing an aide with decades of experience in the top role in his White House.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Trump chief of staff Meadows diagnosed with COVID-19
Meadows travelled with Trump in the run-up to Election Day and last appeared in public early Wednesday morning without a mask
Sat Nov 07 2020
Pence staff hit by COVID-19 outbreak as Biden says Trump has surrendered to pandemic
Multiple senior aides to Pence also tested positive for COVID-19, the White House chief of staff said.
Mon Oct 26 2020
White House says five more countries seriously considering Israel deals
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said on Thursday that five more countries are seriously considering striking a normalization deal with Israel.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Trump will not attend UN General Assembly in person
White House Chief of Staff said, President Trump would not physically attend the General Assembly's 75th session, due to the health crisis.
Fri Sep 18 2020
ATM to send team to survey needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
The team, led by Chief of Staff at the ATM headquarters Lt Gen Datuk Abdul Halim Jalal, would also be tasked to survey the aid and other necessities required by the Rohingya refugees.
Sat Sep 09 2017
Trump replaces chief of staff Priebus with retired General Kelly
Trump announced the move in a tweet a day after his new communications director, Anthony Scaramucci, accused Priebus of leaking information to reporters in a profanity-laced tirade.
Sat Jul 29 2017
Top two aides to British PM May quits
Nick Timothy, May's co-chief of staff, said on the ConservativeHome website that he stepped down on Friday, while the BBC reported that Fiona Hill had also quit.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Afghan defence minister, army chief of staff resign over deadly attack
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani accepted the resignations of his defence minister and army chief of staff on Monday, after more than 140 soldiers were killed last week.
Mon Apr 24 2017
Donald Trump names Reince Priebus as White House chief of staff
Donald Trump picked Reince Priebus, the Republican National Committee chairman, as the White House chief of staff, and Steve Bannon of Breitbart News as chief strategist and senior counselor.
Mon Nov 14 2016
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
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