At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed
Plice fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Canada police disperse Palestinian protest at restaurant where Trudeau dined
Justin Trudeau is under pressure from Palestinian supporters to push for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Police fire pepper spray after Women's Day protest in Istanbul
The protesters pushed riot police shields, triggering the tussles with police, while the rest of the crowd of around 2,000 dispersed.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Thousands march in Peru, demanding resignation of leftist President Castillo
Police with helmets and plastic shields launched several tear gas canisters in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Indonesia police fire tear gas to disperse protest at parliament
Hundreds of university students protest high cooking oil prices and a mooted extension of President Joko Widodo's stay in office.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Canadian police arrest dozens to sweep protesters from parliament area
Police by afternoon had dispersed the main portion of the blockade in front of parliament and the prime minister's office.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Sudan forces fire tear gas as protesters head to presidential palace
Security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowds on a tenth day of major demonstrations since an Oct. 25 coup.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Protest against coronavirus restrictions turns violent in Brussels
Police fired teargas and used water cannons to disperse protesters pelting officers with cobblestones and fireworks.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Al Jazeera's Sudan bureau chief arrested after protests
Security forces used tear gas and gunfire to try to disperse the protests in the capital Khartoum and other cities.
Mon Nov 15 2021
Montenegro police fire teargas at protesters incensed over cleric's enthronement
Montenegro police used teargas to disperse hundreds of people protesting against the enthronement of a Serbian Orthodox Church cleric.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Fireworks thrown at police after crowd told to disperse
Fireworks were thrown at a police team when they tried to stop around 200 residents from setting them off openly at the Sri Perak apartments in Bandar Baru Sentul early today.
Thu May 13 2021
COVID-19: Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in 2 cities
Police used a water cannon to disperse an outlawed anti-lockdown demonstration in Amsterdam.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Thai protesters return to streets reiterating demands for political change
To disperse the crowd as they tried to move near the Grand Palace, the police fired water cannons for the second time in months of protests.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Portland police declare riot, use smoke to clear crowd
Officers used crowd control munitions to disperse the gathering outside the Penumbra Kelly building. Eleven people were arrested.
Mon Aug 17 2020
Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as government backs Beijing's planned security laws
Police arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters
Mon May 25 2020
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024