French judges to decide next step in probe of Telegram boss Durov
Pavel Durov's detention highlights app providers' criminal liability and stirs debate on balancing freedom of speech with legal enforcement.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Detention of Imran Khan violates international law, UN working group says
UN human rights working group said former Pakistani PM Imran Khan should be released immediately.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Over 20,000 missing children in Gaza lost, detained or buried, says aid official
Alexandra Saieh said an unknown number of children have been detained by Israeli forces, forcibly transferred out of Gaza.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July
Thaksin Shinawatra avoided pre-trial detention for allegedly insulting the monarchy after a criminal court granted him bail today.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Ulu Tiram incident: Two students released, five other suspects still under detention
According to police, five suspects, who are family members of the attacker, are still under detention.
Wed May 22 2024
No overcrowding at immigration detention depots - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said, so far there are about 13,000 illegal immigrants in 19 immigration detention depots across M'sia.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing
Yang Hengjun wrote about Chinese and U.S. politics as a high-profile blogger and also wrote a series of spy novels before his detention.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Prisons Dept allows Chinese New Year visits on Feb 12-13
This includes inmates at moral rehabilitation centres, special rehabilitation centres, special detention centres and Henry Gurney School.
Mon Feb 05 2024
131 escape from immigration depot in Bidor, one dies in crash - Police
The illegal immigrants escaped from the men's block of the Bidor Immigration Detention Depot yesterday.
Fri Feb 02 2024
West Africa court orders reinstatement of ousted Niger leader Bazoum
Mohamed Bazoum was toppled during a military coup on July 26 and has since been in detention with his family.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Decision to bring Sirul back to be discussed - IGP
IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed the release of the former policeman from an immigration detention centre in Australia.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Arrest, detain, repeat: the Russian war critics caught in jail 'carousel'
Consecutive jailings aren't illegal, as Russian law allows judges to order "administrative" detentions up to 30 days for minor infractions.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Russian nationalist Girkin loses appeal against detention
Prominent Russian nationalist Igor Girkin has fiercely criticised the way that Russia has conducted the war in Ukraine.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Detained foreign children to be relocated to care centre
Some 80 foreign children who are currently detained at Immigration depots will be relocated to a more conducive care centre.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Myanmar military may move Suu Kyi to house arrest - media
Aung San Suu Kyi has been in detention since her arrest in early 2021 when the military overthrew her elected government in a coup.
Wed Jul 26 2023
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