Battered by cyclone, Philippines suffers flooding, landslides
Cyclone Maring made landfall Tuesday morning over Mauban municipality in the eastern province of Quezon.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Police helicopter carrying 12 crashes in eastern Turkey - security sources
Twelve people were killed when a Turkish police helicopter crashed in the eastern province of Tunceli on Tuesday.
Tue Apr 18 2017
'Right time' to use huge bomb in Afghanistan - U.S. general
As many as 36 suspected Islamic State militants were killed in the strike on Thursday evening in the eastern province of Nangarhar, Afghan defence officials said.
Fri Apr 14 2017
Six dead, 18 missing in Philippines' Christmas typhoon
The unusually late storm first hit the eastern provinces on Christmas Day, flooding roads and farms, destroying homes and damaging ships.
Tue Dec 27 2016
Christmas typhoon leaves three dead in Philippines
A couple were reported killed by a flood while an elderly man was crushed by a falling wall, governor of the storm-ravaged eastern province of Albay Al Bichara said on local television.
Mon Dec 26 2016
Malaysia condemns truck bomb attack in Cizre
The Government of Malaysia condemns the truck bomb attack in the Cizre district of the south eastern province of Sirnak, Republic of Turkey on 26 August 2016.
Sun Aug 28 2016
78 dead, 200 badly hurt in extreme weather in eastern China
Hurricane-force winds, freak hailstorms, pounding rain and a tornado killed 78 people in China's eastern province of Jiangsu on Thursday.
Thu Jun 23 2016
Indonesia Trigana Air crash
JAYAPURA: A plane searching for an Indonesian passenger aircraft that went missing in the remote eastern province of Papua with 54 people on
Mon Aug 17 2015
Indonesian plane searching for missing aircraft spots debris: official
A plane searching for an Indonesian passenger aircraft that went missing in the remote eastern province of Papua with 54 people on board at the weekend on Monday spotted debris, an official said.
Mon Aug 17 2015
IS suicide bomber attacks Saudi Shiite mosque, killing 21
An Islamic State group suicide bomber attacked a Shiite mosque in Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia on Friday, killing 21 people and wounding 81 in an assault that threatens to fan sectarian tensions.
Sat May 23 2015
Indian election begins today with 814 million voters
Indian general election begins today with the cast in two north-eastern provinces of Assam and Tripura which involves nine phases for six weeks.
Mon Apr 07 2014
Two female Western journalists shot in Afghanistan, one dead
A female Western journalist was shot dead and another wounded in Afghanistan's eastern province of Khost on Friday, police said, on the eve of the country's presidential election.
Fri Apr 04 2014
China toilet fall baby leaves hospital: state media
The baby from Jinhua in the eastern province of Zhejiang "left the hospital Wednesday evening in the care of his relatives", the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Thu May 30 2013
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