Mubarak, Egypt's toppled Pharaoh, is free after final charges dropped
Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president overthrown in 2011 and the first leader to face trial after the Arab Spring uprisings that swept the region, was freed on Friday after six years in detention.
Fri Mar 24 2017
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to be released
Hosni Mubarak, who was overthrown as president of Egypt in an uprising in 2011, will be released from detention in a military hospital, the public prosecutor ruled on Monday.
Mon Mar 13 2017
Egypt president says no theory favoured on EgyptAir crash
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Sunday no theory was being favoured on why EgyptAir MS804 plunged into the Mediterranean.
Sun May 22 2016
Morsi backers rally as post-holiday crackdown looms
Supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi rallied on Sunday to demand his reinstatement.
Sun Aug 11 2013
Gunfire as Morsi backers march on Egypt military HQ
A gun battle erupted outside the Cairo headquarters of the Republican Guard on Friday, killing at least three supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi
Fri Jul 05 2013
Syria's Assad offers road map to end conflict
President Bashar al-Assad offered a road map to end Syria's civil war in a rare speech Sunday in which he branded the opposition "slaves" of the West.
Mon Jan 07 2013
Egypt's Morsi backs calls for Assad war crimes trial
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi backs Syrian calls for Bashar al-Assad to be tried for war crimes, and predicted Assad's regime would fall in the country's bloody civil war.
Sun Jan 06 2013
Morsi to make U-turn on decree
Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi agreed to rescind the near-absolute power he granted himself but a referendum on a disputed draft constitution will be held on schedule.
Sun Dec 09 2012
Unrest continues in Cairo
Opponents of Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi clashed with police near Cairo's Tahrir square on Sunday, with protesters throwing stones whilst the police retaliated with tear gas.
Sun Nov 25 2012
Gaza deal seals major role for Egypt's president
The Gaza cease-fire deal reached Thursday marks a startling trajectory for Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
Thu Nov 22 2012
Obama talks with Israel, Egypt on Gaza attacks
US President Barack Obama spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi about rocket attacks being launched from Gaza into Israel.
Thu Nov 15 2012
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