Palestinian commander targeted in Israeli strike in Lebanon, sources say
The strike hit a building in the crowded Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near the southern city of Sidon, the sources said.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Israel says it killed Islamic Jihad commander in gunbattle at West Bank mosque
The military said it killed Abu Shujaa, the head of a network of fighters in the adjacent Nur Shams refugee camp.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander
Hezbollah says the strike had crossed red lines and the decades-old rivalry between foes had entered a new phase.
Fri Aug 02 2024
What to know about top Hezbollah commander targeted by Israel in Beirut
Israel said Fuad Shukr was Hezbollah's top military commander and advisor to leader Hassan Nasrallah for planning wartime operations.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Israel claims to kill Hezbollah senior commander in Beirut strike
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the strike killed Fuad Shukr, who "has the blood of many Israelis on his hands.
Wed Jul 31 2024
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
Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack
Iran's navy commander said also that it was escorting Iranian commercial vessels to the Red Sea.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in areas other than Gaza
Israel has been bracing for possible Iranian retaliation in response for the killing of senior Iranian commanders.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Iran says Israel bombs its embassy in Syria, kills commanders
Suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran's embassy in Syria, killing seven of its military advisers in a major escalation in Israel's war with its regional adversaries.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge
An official said "two explosive devices planted along the road leading to Kerman's Martyrs' Cemetery were detonated remotely by terrorists".
Thu Jan 04 2024
Former US astronaut Frank Borman dies at 95
Frank Borman served as the commander of Apollo 8, the first mission to fly around the world.
Fri Nov 10 2023
How a secretive Hamas commander masterminded the attack on Israel
Mohammed Deif said in his recording that Hamas had repeatedly warned Israel to stop its crimes against Palestinians.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Indonesia's ruling party backs provincial governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency
Ganjar goes up against former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and ex-special forces commander Prabowo Subianto, in what is expected to be a hotly contested race.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Brazil's Lula fires army commander in wake of riots
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday fired the head of the country's army, Gen Julio Cesar de Arruda, two weeks after election-related riots gripped the country's capital.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Iran blacklists nearly 60 US officials for top commander's assassination
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran is investigating the US assassination of a commander.
Mon Jan 02 2023
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
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