Myanmar protests and crackdown intensify, U.S. imposes trading curbs
The Security Council has been urged to impose a global arms embargo and targeted economic sanctions on the ruling junta.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Iran: Neither military action nor economic sanctions
The time has come for people everywhere to reject military action and self-serving economic sanctions as means towards certain nefarious ends.
Sun Sep 22 2019
US puts new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile programme
The US said Tehran's "malign activities" in the Middle East undercut any "positive contributions" coming from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord.
Wed Jul 19 2017
US seeks more North Korea sanctions, warns time is short
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called for new economic sanctions on North Korea and other "painful" measures over its nuclear weapons program.
Sat Apr 29 2017
Iran's Rouhani to visit Italy, Vatican next month - source
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will visit Italy next month, his first trip to a European Union capital, and also meet Pope Francis, a diplomatic source said on Wednesday.
Wed Oct 21 2015
Women and 'Womenomics' is the future of Japan's economy
The government led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who came up with revolutionary economic sanctions known as Abenomics is now focusing on womens economic power or "Womenomics".
Wed Sep 17 2014
Europe's leaders call for dialogue at Ukraine summit
Europe's leaders gathered for crisis talks on Ukraine Thursday, pressed Russia to opt for dialogue and de-escalation and warned of economic sanctions should Moscow refuse a diplomatic solution.
Thu Mar 06 2014
Iran's Khamenei says irked by officials infighting
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday expressed disappointment at intense public infighting between senior officials, calling for "calm" amid Western economic sanctions.
Sat Feb 16 2013
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
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