China says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan
This is aimed at external interference and a small minority of separatists, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Israeli minister denounces UN peacekeepers as fighting rages
Israel pushes its forces through the area in an attempt to wipe out Iran-backed Hezbollah and its military infrastructure.
Mon Oct 14 2024
China starts new round of war games near Taiwan, offers no end date
The drill serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces, says Chinese military.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says
Near-famine conditions push boys to pick up guns while girls are sexually abused and forced into domestic work.
Sat Oct 12 2024
Google's Nobel prize winners stir debate over AI research
Google has been at the forefront of AI research, but has been forced on the defensive as it tackles competitive pressure from OpenAI.
Thu Oct 10 2024
AWANI Tonight: GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation
The Selangor government has formed a special task force to oversee rehabilitation programmes for children rescued from care homes linked to GISB.
Tue Oct 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: 8 Oct 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
2. GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
2. GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Oct 08 2024
GISB: Selangor establishes special task force for children's rehabilitation
The task force seeks effective rehabilitation strategies to ensure children can reintegrate into society after six months of support.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Why is Mount Everest so big? New research highlights a rogue river - but deeper forces are at work
At 8,849 metres above sea level, Everest is around 250m taller than the other great peaks of the Himalayas.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Khamenei says Iran and its allies will not back down from Israel
The brilliant action of our armed forces a couple of nights ago was completely legal and legitimate, says Khamenei.
Fri Oct 04 2024
MOH forms task force to investigate Lahad Datu pathologist's death
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the investigation set to begin on Oct 10.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Iran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats
Hezbollah has been sending rockets into northern Israel since start of the Gaza war, which began after Hamas and other forces invaded Israel
Wed Oct 02 2024
UN peacekeeping force says Israel informed it of planned Lebanon incursions
UNIFIL said in a statement that despite the developments in Lebanon, peacekeepers remained in position.
Tue Oct 01 2024
New Zealand reclaims record for largest haka dance
New Zealanders turned out in force to Eden Park to participate in the event and take the record back from France who broke it in 2014.
Mon Sep 30 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East
For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
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