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
Hamas leader Sinwar killed by Israeli troops in Gaza, Netanyahu says war will go on
Western leaders said Yahya Sinwar's death offered an opportunity for the war to end, but Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said it would go on.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Iran warns Israel against retaliation for missile attack
Iran warns Israel against attacking the Islamic Republic in retaliation for a missile barrage.
Thu Oct 17 2024
How Israel’s bulky pager fooled Hezbollah
The agents designed pager batteries hiding a small explosive charge and a novel detonator undetectable by X-ray.
Wed Oct 16 2024
US tells Israel to improve Gaza humanitarian situation or risk military aid
The US demands concrete measures to address the worsening situation amid a renewed Israeli offensive in northern Gaza.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Zionist airstrikes devastate Southern Lebanon, multiple towns targeted
Israeli army warplanes on Tuesday launched a series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon, leaving destruction.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Maldives bans import and use of e-cigarettes
The Maldives has become the latest country to implement a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).
Tue Oct 15 2024
Israeli minister denounces UN peacekeepers as fighting rages
Israel pushes its forces through the area in an attempt to wipe out Iran-backed Hezbollah and its military infrastructure.
Mon Oct 14 2024
UN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base, Israel gives different account
The Israeli military said fighters of the Iran-backed group Hezbollah had fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli troops, wounding 25 of them.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Blinken says concern in Asia about prospect of Middle East conflicts spreading
Blinken reaffirmed Washington's commitment to diplomacy to manage the situation amid an Iranian-led axis of resistance.
Fri Oct 11 2024
ASEAN calls for early conclusion of South China Sea COC - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said ASEAN reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Police start investigations on boarding school bullying case involving singer's son
Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the victims had reportedly sustained injuries, including bruises on their hands and ears.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies, Hamas vows to rise again
Hezbollah fired rockets at Haifa, Israel's third-largest city, as Israel prepares to expand its offensive into Lebanon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Marking Oct. 7, Israel vows to fight for hostages, assails UN
The resolutions that the UN did pass were about the situation in Gaza, says Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Hezbollah strikes Israel on Gaza war anniversary; fears grow over Middle East instability
Hezbollah rockets hit Israel's third-largest city of Haifa, police said.
Mon Oct 07 2024
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