S.Korea, US hold largest live-fire drills to respond to 'full-scale' attack
Some 2,500 troops from the South and the United States took part as the five-day exercise began in Pocheon near the border with the North.
Thu May 25 2023
Philippines, US begin joint troop exercises amid regional tensions
For the first time, the Philippines and the US will hold live-fire drills at sea known as the 'Balikatan' exercise.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Parliament adjourned briefly after fire alarm
According to the Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker, Datuk Rashid Hasnon, it was just a fire drill.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Government prepared to consider proposal to require fire drills for tahfiz schools
The government may consider the proposal to require registered tahfiz schools to conduct fire drills in the future.
Thu Aug 06 2020
Two U.S. bombers hold firing drills with South Korean forces
Two U.S. supersonic bombers conducted live-fire drills on Saturday in South Korea in a show of force following North Korea's test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Sat Jul 08 2017
Only one government hospital in Johor has fire certificate - Exco
Only one of the 12 government hospitals in the state has a Fire Certificate, said Chairman of the Johor Health and Environment Committee, Datuk Ayub Rahmat.
Wed Nov 23 2016
Over 190 hurt when fire drill goes wrong in China
A fire drill at a school in northwestern China left more than 190 people injured, nine critically, after participants inhaled smoke used to simulate accident conditions, state media said Sunday.
Sun Sep 20 2015
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
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