Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
The exchange was seen as a strategic move by both, the US President Joe Biden administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
China warns against 'new Cold War' at ASEAN summit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said countries needed to "appropriately handle differences and disputes".
Wed Sep 06 2023
The risks of a digital cold war
A corner of the internet is dominated by digital tycoons - Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google - and now TikTok.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Xi says China willing to work with Malaysia to improve Belt and Road construction
Xi Jinping said China is willing to work with Malaysia, support ASEAN's centrality and resolutely resist a "Cold War mentality".
Fri Mar 31 2023
Ahmad Samsuri denies 'cold war' claim between Terengganu, federal govt
Ahmad Samsuri has denied a 'cold war' between state leaders and the federal government following their absence from a programme held in conjunction with Anwar's visit to the state.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Funeral of last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to take place on Saturday - Media reports
The Kremlin hailed the late politician as an extraordinary global statesman who helped end the Cold War.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Gorbachev did more than others for peaceful end of Cold War - UN Secretary-General
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who has died at 91, did more than other people for a peaceful end of the Cold War, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dies at age 92
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War, died on Tuesday. He was 92.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Widow reveals Gene Kelly's Cold War mission for JFK
Among the surprising tales gathered about Kelly's eventful life was his time as a cultural ambassador to Africa at the peak of the Cold War.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Belgium hands over tooth to family of Congo independence hero
Patrice Lumumba alarmed the West with overtures to Moscow at the height of the Cold War.
Mon Jun 20 2022
CEO was not informed of Felcra proposal to invest RM50 mln over office cold war - Witness
The Sessions Court today was told that Felcra's proposal to invest RM50 million in Public Mutual Berhad unit trust was made without the knowledge of the CEO Datuk Ramlee Abu Bakar.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Ukraine crisis updates: What to know as tensions rise
Here are things to know about the international tensions over Ukraine, a crisis reminiscent of the Cold War.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Russia shuts mission to NATO in spy row retaliation
The dispute marks the latest deterioration in East-West ties that are already at post-Cold War lows.
Tue Oct 19 2021
'Quad' leaders meet at White House as China looks warily on
China has denounced the Quad as a Cold War construct and says the AUKUS alliance would intensify an arms race in the region.
Sat Sep 25 2021
UK to bolster defence spending by 'most since Cold War'
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it will "transform" the military, pivoting it towards potential future threats.
Thu Nov 19 2020
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