Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's ex-prime minister and media mogul, dies at 86
had been suffering from leukaemia and had recently developed a lung infection.
Mon Jun 12 2023
Apex court sets March 31 to give verdict in Najib's review bid in SRC case
Lawyer Farhan Shafee says ex-prime minister Najib's legal team received an email from the Federal Court registry earlier today.
Mon Mar 13 2023
State funeral for ex-prime minister Abe to cost Japan US$1.82 million
The Japanese govt is preparing for the participation of about 6,400 people for Abe's state funeral, including high-ranking foreign officals.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Biden expresses outrage, condolences to Kishida on fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe
US President Joe Biden on Friday called Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to express his outrage, sadness and deep condolences on the tragic and violent shooting of ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Sat Jul 09 2022
Mali's detained ex-prime minister dies on medical parole
Maiga died of an undisclosed illness in hospital, one of his lawyers said.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Israel ex-PM Olmert enters prison to begin sentence for corruption
Ehud Olmert became Israel's first ex-prime minister to serve jail time Monday as he began a 19-month term for bribery and obstruction of justice.
Mon Feb 15 2016
Najib-Mahathir feud: "Tun M did not commit any offence", says Musa Hassan
Former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan described ex-Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as 'innocent'and had not done any wrongdoing to be apprehended by the police.
Wed Apr 15 2015
Tun M-Najib feud: UMNO's High Committee members urged to control conflicts - Syed Ali
UMNO deputy, party's vice-president and its high committee leaders have been urged to carefully manage the conflicts between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and ex-Prime Minister.
Wed Apr 08 2015
Condition of Singapore's founding leader Lee worsens: PM
The health of Singapore's ex-prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew has taken a turn for the worse due to an infection.
Tue Mar 17 2015
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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