Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew
Armoured personnel carriers and troops patrols the streets of the capital, a day after deadly clashes that killed nearly 100 people.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Deadly clashes rage in Baghdad in Shi'ite power struggle
Machine-gun fire and explosions rang out, with tracer fire rising into the sky in the worst fighting the Iraqi capital has seen in years.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Deadly clashes as Egyptians mark uprising
At least 29 people are killed on the anniversary of the Egyptian uprising, as more car bombs explode outside police buildings.
Sun Jan 26 2014
19 civilians killed in South Sudan deadly clashes
Deadly clashes between rival army factions are spreading in South Sudan, with at least 19 civilians killed in one high-risk town.
Wed Dec 18 2013
Deadly clashes in Egypt as Morsi held as murder suspect
Egypt formally detained Mohamed Morsi on Friday for allegedly abetting militants in murdering policemen and staging prison escapes.
Sat Jul 27 2013
Deadly clashes as Egypt Islamists protest army coup
Tens of thousands of supporters of Egypt's ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi took to the streets Friday.
Sat Jul 06 2013
New Egypt leader Adly Mansour: little-known judge enthroned by coup
He takes the helm of a nation riven by deep divisions over the army's ouster of its first freely elected president Mohamed Morsi following days of deadly clashes
Thu Jul 04 2013
Fresh communal clashes rock central Myanmar
Dozens of houses and a mosque have been torched as communal violence spread in central Myanmar.
Sun Mar 24 2013
New clashes over Bangladesh Islamist's death sentence
A new round of deadly clashes erupted Friday in Bangladesh, a day after the sentencing to death of a senior Islamist leader.
Fri Mar 01 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