US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will be in the US Capitol on Thursday to testify before lawmakers about his secret hospitalisation last month to be treated for prostate cancer
Thu Feb 29 2024
Philippines defence chief says was urged by China to drop review of US pact
Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he had been urged by a former Chinese diplomat to back off.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88
Donald Rumsfeld, a forceful U.S. defense secretary who was the main architect of the Iraq war until President George W. Bush replaced him.
Wed Jun 30 2021
UK military ready to deliver 100,000 vaccine doses a day - Defence Secretary
Britains armed forces could administer 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine a day if required.
Thu Dec 31 2020
Philippines declares siege by Islamist rebels over in Marawi City
Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said combat operations had been terminated, after troops prevailed in the last stand against gunmen who clung on inside several buildings in the heart of Marawi.
Mon Oct 23 2017
U.S. consulted UK before Syrian strike - defence minister
"The American defence secretary Jim Mattis consulted me early yesterday evening about our assessment of the regime's culpability for the chemical weapons attack."
Fri Apr 07 2017
US to start building facilities in Philippine military camps this year
Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Thursday that the US military will start building facilities in Philippine military camps this year, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Malaysia to seek explanation from China over military build-up
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said he would soon write to his Chinese counterpart, General Chang Wanquan regarding the matter.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Hishammuddin slated to join US Defence Secretary on US warship
The Home Minister is slated to join Ashton Carter for a cruise on the USS Theodore Roosevelt, which is currently transiting in the South China Sea.
Wed Nov 04 2015
MH370: Hishammuddin to meet US Defence Secretary for new assets
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein would be meeting with US Defence Secretary in Singapore in two weeks to request for assets to be deployed in the new phase.
Sat May 17 2014
MH370: US prepared to extend further help in search efforts
US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said Washington stands ready to fulfil additional requests for assistance from Malaysia.
Fri Apr 04 2014
Najib receives courtesy call from US Defence Secretary
Chuck Hagel is on a three-day visit to Malaysia as part of his four-nation trip to Southeast Asia.
Sun Aug 25 2013
Hishammuddin meets US Defence Secretary
Newly-appointed Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein on Sunday met US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel on the sidelines of the third day of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2013 in Singapore.
Sun Jun 02 2013
US ready to help French forces in Mali: Panetta
The United States said Monday it was ready to share intelligence and provide logistical support to French forces fighting militants in Mali.
Mon Jan 14 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