Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed in blasts, violence since August 2021 - UN
The majority of deaths were caused by improvised explosive devices including suicide bombings in mosques, education centres and markets.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Around 60 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso attack - Prosecutor
The civilians were killed by people wearing the uniforms of the Burkinabe armed forces, a local prosecutor said.
Mon Apr 24 2023
At least 97 civilians killed, 365 injured in Sudan - Doctor's trade union
The army appears to gain the upper hand in a bloody power struggle with rival paramilitary forces, pounding their bases with air strikes.
Mon Apr 17 2023
At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in years
The death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Civilians killed as Nagorno-Karabakh conflict deepens
The worst fighting in the South Caucasus for nearly 30 years has raised fears of a wider war that could suck in Russia and Turkey.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Civilians, IS fighters killed in west Mosul mosque strike, residents say
The Omar al-Aswad mosque, in the al-Faruq district of the old city centre, was hit by an airstrike, three residents in the same area told Reuters by phone.
Thu Mar 02 2017
10 civilians killed in grenade attack in Afghanistan
Ten members of a family were martyred and four others injured after unknown men hurled two hand grenade into their house in Muruwatkas locality of Badpakh district.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Turkish army says Islamic State attack in Syria's al-Bab killed 30 civilians
Syrian rebels supported by Turkish troops have laid siege to the Islamic State-held town for weeks under the "Euphrates Shield" operation launched by Turkey nearly four months ago.
Mon Dec 26 2016
22 civilians dead in strikes on Syria Qaeda-held town: monitor
A child was among at least 15 civilians killed in air strikes on an Al-Qaeda-held town in northwestern Syria on Friday.
Fri Jul 08 2016
US, Russia announce Syria truce from Saturday
The announcement came a day after the deadliest jihadist attack in Syria's brutal civil war, with 134 people -- mostly civilians -- killed in a series of blasts near Damascus.
Tue Feb 23 2016
Deadly gunbattles in east Ukraine despite autonomy offer
Fierce gunbattles erupted around the Ukrainian rebel stronghold of Donetsk on Wednesday, with two civilians killed.
Wed Sep 17 2014
19 civilians killed in South Sudan deadly clashes
Deadly clashes between rival army factions are spreading in South Sudan, with at least 19 civilians killed in one high-risk town.
Wed Dec 18 2013
6 NATO personnel, 8 civilians killed in Kabul blast
A suicide car bomb attack in Kabul on Thursday killed two NATO soldiers and four NATO contractors.
Thu May 16 2013
Child among four civilians killed in Afghan raid
Four civilians, including a child, were killed in a two-day raid against Taliban insurgents by Afghan.
Thu Mar 28 2013
Yemen weapons depot blast kills 10 civilians
An accidental blast at an ammunition depot in an army camp killed 10 civilians in Yemen's north western Haja province.
Thu Feb 07 2013
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024