Japan executes three death row inmates, a first under PM Kishida - Kyodo
It was the first time for the government to carry out the death penalty since Dec. 26, 2019, Kyodo added.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Japan death row inmates sue over 'inhumane' same-day notification
Capital punishment in Japan is conducted by hanging, and the practice of not informing inmates of the timing until shortly before execution has long been decried.
Fri Nov 05 2021
As execution time passes, fate of only woman on federal death row likely rests with US Supreme Court
Lawyers for the death row inmates are trying to get the remaining execution dates pushed back past Jan 20.
Wed Jan 13 2021
No interference in court case involving Malaysian in Singapore, says envoy
"We are aware that there is an effort to put pressure to bring a particular court case here to a higher profile," says Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Ilango Karuppannan.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Family seeks support for Singapore's death row inmate Kho Jabing
Jabing's sister Jumai and mother Lenduk are expected to leave for Kuala Lumpur from Singapore to seek help from several Sarawakian lawmakers and lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
Tue Nov 10 2015
Texas death row inmate pins hopes on DNA evidence
After receiving a crucial DNA test results, a judge now has to decide whether Hank Skinner's execution should go ahead.
Wed Feb 05 2014
Japan death row inmates want prior warning
Death row inmates in Japan want to be told of their execution in advance, instead of on the day they are to be hanged, a lawmaker's survey said.
Sat Dec 29 2012
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