PM visits flood disaster site in Baling
The debris floods, caused by continuous heavy rain for three hours, claimed three lives and left 15 families homeless.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Explainer: Why Russia and Ukraine are fighting for Chernobyl disaster site
Why would anyone want an inoperative power plant surrounded by miles of radioactive land?
Fri Feb 25 2022
Landslide area at Kemensah Heights declared disaster site - Amirudin
The State Disaster Management Authority has declared the landslide area in Kemensah Heights as a disaster site following yesterday's incident.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Jakim always ready to handle deaths at disaster sites - Jamil Khir
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department is always ready to provide assistance in handling bodies of Muslims who die in tragedies or disasters.
Wed Nov 19 2014
Obama cites Russian supplies to rebels in Ukraine in wake of plane's loss
As an international inquiry was organized, and investigators struggled to reach the wreckage and bodies strewn at the disaster site.
Sat Jul 19 2014
MH17: Rebel militias limit access to disaster site
Rebel leaders said they would leave victims and airplane parts in place to facilitate the investigation.
Sat Jul 19 2014
Diver dies at S. Korea ferry disaster site
The 53-year-old was on his first dive at the site and suffered breathing difficulties after reaching a depth of 25 metres.
Tue May 06 2014
350 dead, thousands missing in Afghan landslides
Thousands feared dead as rescuers searched desperately for survivors trapped under the mud at the disaster site in Badakhshan province.
Sat May 03 2014
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