Iraq PM sacks Baghdad security chief after deadly bombing
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi sacked the head of the Baghdad security command and other officials after a bombing in the capital killed 292 people.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Deadly terrorist bomb attacks that rocked the globe in the past two years
Four Malaysians, have been identified among the 22 people killed in a deadly bombing on Monday at about 7pm local time (1200 GMT) in the downtown area of the Thai capital, Bangkok.
Wed Aug 19 2015
China summons Thai officials over Bangkok bombing
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday summoned key officials from the Thailand Embassy in Beijing over the deadly bombing attack in Bangkok.
Tue Aug 18 2015
Boko Haram presents new challenge to US
Boko Haram's series of deadly bombings last week have underscored the enormous task ahead for Nigerias new president Muhammadu Buhari.
Mon Jun 08 2015
Two backpacks detonated as Boston gears for marathon
Hundreds of people were evacuated after the backpacks were found at the scene of the twin bombings that killed three people last year.
Wed Apr 16 2014
Indonesia officials to skip Singapore Airshow amid name row
The Southeast Asian neighbours are locked in a bitter dispute over the Indonesian navy's decision to name a refurbished frigate after two marines who staged a deadly bombing in Singapore in the 1960s.
Sun Feb 09 2014
Deadly bombings rock Cairo on uprising anniversary eve
A large car bomb explodes in the Egyptian capital Cairo near the city's police headquarters, killing at least six people, officials say.
Fri Jan 24 2014
Indian prison guards foil tunnel escape plan
Guards in western India have foiled an attempt by prisoners accused of deadly bombings to tunnel their way out of jail.
Mon Feb 11 2013
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