Gaza ceasefire negotiations to resume as Israel orders new evacuations
The negotiations are taking place in the shadow of a feared regional escalation, with Iran threatening to retaliate against Israel.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
In British Columbia, thousands of residents were evacuated as the nearby blaze nearly doubled to 4,136 hectares.
Mon May 13 2024
Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north
Strikes by air and shelling from tanks on the ground were also reported in central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
Ruang volcano belches explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, declaring the highest alert on the situation.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, demands evacuations, Palestinians say
Israel says hospitals in the Palestinian enclave, where war has been raging for over five months, are used by Hamas as bases.
Mon Mar 25 2024
WHO plans more evacuations from Gaza hospital as bodies buried on grounds
Medical teams had buried on the grounds of the hospital 13 patients who died as the facility had no power or oxygen.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods
The flooding came with heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing evacuations.
Mon Dec 18 2023
California wildfire, fueled by desert winds, forces evacuations
Some 1,220 homes and 4,270 residents were under mandatory evacuation orders.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Floods from waning typhoon hit transport, force evacuations in China
The provincial capital of Fuzhou closed subway lines and suspended train services, while schools shut for a second day.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Raging Canada wildfires threaten critical infrastructure, force evacuations
About 3.8 million hectares have already burned, some 15 times the 10-year average, said Bill Blair.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Wildfire in Canada's Halifax leads to evacuation orders for thousands of homes
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said the evacuations impacted about 18,000 people.
Tue May 30 2023
Factbox: Foreign states evacuate citizens from Sudan
Here's the status of some evacuations, as Sudan slides into a conflict between the army and a paramilitary group.
Mon Apr 24 2023
New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc
Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread flooding, landslides and huge ocean swells, forcing evacuations and stranding people on roof tops.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption
A violent eruption of Mount Semeru's volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8km no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Cyclone lashes Bangladesh killing nine, flooding low-lying areas
Mass evacuations before Cyclone Sitrang made landfall on the west coast helped save lives.
Tue Oct 25 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