CIA director estimates 15,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war
Nearly five months since Putin ordered an invasion of Russia's neighbour, its forces now occupy around a fifth of the country.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Assange lawyer asks Swedish court to tear up detention order
Julian Assange's lawyer has requested a Swedish court rescind a detention order against him over an alleged rape and allow him to go to Ecuador to be safe from extradition to the US.
Wed May 03 2017
CIA director warns Trump to watch what he says, be careful on Russia
Brennan rebuked Trump for comparing U.S. intelligence agencies to Nazi Germany in comments by the outgoing CIA chief.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Did a pro-Palestine hacker break into the CIA director's private email?
It was first reported Monday by the New York Post, which described the unnamed hacker as a "stoner high-school student" motivated by "opposition to U.S. foreign policy and support to Palestine."
Tue Oct 20 2015
John Brennan confirmed as CIA director
The US Senate confirmed John Brennan as CIA director after the White House doused a fierce debate over the potential use of domestic drones.
Fri Mar 08 2013
Panetta calls 'Zero Dark Thirty' a 'good movie'
The man who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, ex-CIA director Leon Panetta, vouched for "Zero Dark Thirty," calling it a "good movie".
Sun Feb 03 2013
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