El Salvador court sentences ex-President Funes to 14 years in prison
Mauricio Funes and his defense minister to more than a decade behind bars for links to criminal groups and failure to comply with duties.
Tue May 30 2023
Honduras declares national emergency over gang extortions
Castro implements a new plan to combat a rising number of cases of extortion by violent criminal groups operating across the country.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Organised crime: Another "Geng Sakai" member charged
Rajasekeran was charged with becoming a member of the organised criminal group.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Six charged with being members of criminal group
Six people were charged in the Sessions Court here today over their alleged involvement in a criminal group suspected to be the Pak Su Gang.
Thu Nov 02 2017
20 men charged with becoming members of organised criminal group 'Geng Pak Su'
All of them nodded after the charge was read out to them by a court interpreter before judge Amernudin Ahmad.
Mon Oct 09 2017
More policemen to be arrested over alleged protection of criminal groups
More policemen, including officers are expected to be arrested to facilitate investigations into the alleged protection of criminal activities including drug trafficking syndicates.
Mon May 15 2017
'Datuk Seri' among 22 charged with becoming members of organised criminal group
A total of 22 men, including one with a "Datuk Seri" title, pleaded not guilty in the High Court to a charge of becoming members of an organised criminal group known as ''Geng 24 Pulau Pinang'.
Thu Apr 20 2017
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