Brazil police say gang leader likely ordered killing of British journalist, Amazon expert
Villar, is already in police detention after being charged along with three other people for double homicide and concealment of corpses.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Brazilian authorities find boat of slain British journalist, indigenous expert
The speedboat was submerged about 20 meters deep under the Itacoai river in the Amazon rainforest with the help of six sandbags.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Brazil police identify five more suspects in murder of British journalist
Police have already arrested three men for their murder in the Amazon rainforest.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Tributes pour in for British reporter Dom Phillips, presumed killed in Amazon
Police said they recovered human remains from a grave in the jungle where they were led by a fisherman who confessed to killing the two men.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Brazilian police find human remains in search for British journalist - Minister
A suspect who confessed to killing them in the Amazon rainforest, led police to a remote burial site where the remains were unearthed.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Brazil police arrest second suspect in case of missing journalist
'Dos Santos' was under temporary arrest on suspicion he was involved in the case with his brother 'Pelado' who was arrested last week.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Search for missing journalist in Brazil nearing the end, indigenous group says
The area left to search grows smaller, a spokesman for indigenous group Univaja said.
Wed Jun 15 2022
No bodies found in hunt for British journalist, Brazil police say
State police detectives involved in the investigation are focusing on poachers and illegal fishermen in the area.
Tue Jun 14 2022
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Fri Jun 10 2022
Brazil police probe ties to illegal fishing in case of missing British journalist
Police finds traces of blood in boat of suspect linked to disappearance of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira.
Fri Jun 10 2022
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Wed Jun 08 2022
Brazil police question fishermen over missing British journalist, indigenous expert
The government dispatched navy, army and federal police personnel for the search containing a vast indigenous reserve.
Wed Jun 08 2022
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