3 dead, 6 still missing in Sabah catamaran mishap
According to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), the three were among the 25 found safe earlier, while six others were still missing.
Sun Jan 29 2017
Catamaran mishap: 25 rescued, search ongoing for six still missing
Earlier, the skipper and a crewman of the missing catamaran have been found safe in waters between Pulau Tiga and the Samarang offshore petroleum platform at about 2pm today.
Sun Jan 29 2017
Missing catamaran: 2 found safe, search for remaining 29 ongoing
The search is ongoing for the 28 China tourists and another crew member of the boat.
Sun Jan 29 2017
Indonesian crewman swims to freedom from militants in Philippines
Members of the IS-linked Abu Sayyaf group captured the Indonesian and six other Indonesian seamen from their boat as it was passing through waters off southern Philippine islands on June 23.
Wed Aug 17 2016
China says Indonesia fired on fishing boats, injuring crewman
The foreign ministry in Beijing launched a strong protest over what it termed the Indonesian navy's harassment of Chinese fishermen.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Orkim Harmony: "Thank God, we are safe" - Oil Tanker Crewman
"Thank God, we have been freed. I am happy to have survived the ordeal," said Muhammad Aiman Shafiz Marzuki, 19, one of the crew members of Malaysian-registered MT Orkim Harmony.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Indonesian crewman shot trying to stop pirate from entering ship
An Indonesian crew of the tanker MT Orkim Harmony was shot because he tried to fight a pirate on June 11, said Indonesian Deputy Ambassador to Malaysia, Hermono.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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