Alabama executes convicted murderer in second-ever nitrogen gas execution
Alabama executed convicted murderer Alan Miller on Thursday in the second-ever nitrogen-asphyxiation execution.
Fri Sep 27 2024
UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses
The group of experts said Israel should halt their transfers of war materiel, "even if they are executed under existing export licenses".
Sat Jun 22 2024
China executes kindergarten teacher for poisoning preschoolers
The teacher was executed this week after killing one child and injuring 24 others by poisoning their porridge with sodium nitrite.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Malcolm X's daughter to sue CIA, FBI, New York police over assassination
Shabazz accused various federal and NY govt agencies of fraudulently concealing evidence that they "conspired to and executed their plan".
Wed Feb 22 2023
Former N Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho likely executed last year: Report
Four or five officials from North Korea's foreign ministry appear to have been executed successively around the time of Ri's death.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Iran executes protester for injuring guard with knife - Tasnim
Iran executed Mohsen Shekari who was convicted of injuring a security guard with a knife and closing off a street in the capital, Tehran.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Myanmar defends executions as 'justice for the people' as condemnation grows
Zaw said the men were given due process and insisted those executed were not democracy activists, but killers deserving of their punishment.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Tatmadaw execute four pro-democracy activists: Act of terror and brutality
The four ativists were executed by the Myanmar Junta for their roles in the anti-coup protests.
Tue Jul 26 2022
S'pore Apex Court dismisses final appeal of M'sian on death row
Singapore Apex Court has dismissed the final appeal of Malaysian Kalwant Singh, who will be executed as scheduled on Thursday (July 7, 2022).
Wed Jul 06 2022
Plan to extend Pangkor Airport runway needs in-depth study - MB
A detailed study needs to be conducted before the plan to extend the Pangkor Airport runway can be executed in a bid to attract more tourists to the resort island.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Nagaenthran's funeral held at Buntong Hindu Crematorium this evening
The funeral of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who was executed at Changi Prison, Singapore last Wednesday took place at the Buntong Hindu Crematorium here today.
Fri Apr 29 2022
About 100 people attend Nagaenthran's wake in Singapore
About 100 people including human rights activists, family members, and members of the public attended the wake held for Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam, who was executed early this morning in Singapore.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Nagaenthran's mother begs to save her son's life
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam is scheduled to be executed in Singapore next week, says lawyer M. Ravi.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Zelenskiy says situation in second Ukraine town 'more dreadful' than Bucha
Local officials have said more than 300 people were killed by Russian forces in Bucha and around 50 of them were executed.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Feet tied and bullet to the head: A killing in Ukraine's Bucha
Local officials say more than 300 people were killed by Russian forces in Bucha alone, and around 50 of them were executed.
Thu Apr 07 2022
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