Turkish president wishes speedy recovery to a teenager after spending 248 hours under rubble
Erdogan extended his speedy recovery wish to Aleyna Olmez, a teenager who was pulled alive from the debris of a collapsed building on Thursday.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Turkiye earthquake: Hopes of finding more survivors fade as death toll surpasses 17,000
Rescue teams continued to spare no effort in searching for more survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings on Thursday, though hopes faded quickly on the 4th day.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Turkey leader acknowledges earthquake relief problems as death toll passes 15,000
The death toll from both countries was expected to rise as hundreds of collapsed buildings in many cities have become tombs.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Rescuers dig through rubble as Turkey-Syria quake death toll passes 7,800
Rescuers worked against time in harsh winter conditions to dig survivors out of the rubble of collapsed buildings.
Wed Feb 08 2023
At least 10 people trapped in collapsed building in Jordan
At least 25 people were in a dilapidated residential building in Amman when it crumbled.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Spanish rescuers pull body from collapsed building, one still missing
Around 140 firefighters and emergency personnel worked through the night on the recovery operation.
Thu Aug 26 2021
More than 60 survivors pulled from collapsed building in India
Local residents and police combed through tin sheets, metal rods and other wreckage in a desperate search for survivors.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Italy quake toll hits 247 as rescuers hunt for survivors
Hundreds of others were injured, some critically, and an unknown number were trapped under the ruins of collapsed buildings after Wednesday's pre-dawn quake.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Survivors sought after 10 killed in Kenya building collapse
Kenyan rescuers scrambled Saturday to free survivors including a woman and child detected trapped in a collapsed building in Nairobi, amid torrential storms that have left 17 people dead.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Taiwan quake: Death toll increases to 35, over 100 remain missing
Rescue workers continue to work hard to remove the victims trapped under a collapsed building caused by the earthquake in Taiwan.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Over 100 trapped in collapsed building after Taiwan quake
Five people including a 10-month-old baby died after a 16-storey residential tower block collapsed in Tainan, following a strong earthquake
Sat Feb 06 2016
Seven dead after powerful Taiwan quake fells buildings
Rescuers were battling to free more than 100 people trapped in a collapsed building in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan following a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake this morning.
Sat Feb 06 2016
Bangladesh's collapsed building death toll passes 1,000
The death toll in Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster on Friday soared past 1,000 after more bodies were found in the rubble of a collapsed nine-storey building outside the capital Dhaka.
Fri May 10 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