Malaysia actively seeks BRICS support for membership - Liew Chin Tong
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan sent an official letter to the nine BRICS foreign ministers, confirming Malaysia's intention to join, says Liew.
Thu Oct 17 2024
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits
Key topics include ASEAN community-building, future strategies, and managing ASEAN's external relations.
Tue Oct 08 2024
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting starts with pleno session
Key matters to be discussed include the ASEAN Community's progress, priority areas, and achievements for ASEAN 2024.
Thu Jul 25 2024
ASEAN seeks to tackle Myanmar crisis, South China Sea tension as ministers meet in Laos
ASEAN's foreign ministers will discuss efforts to end Myanmar's civil war, which the UN says has displaced 2.6 million people.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Ministers to mark 75 years of NATO, discuss more support for Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers agree to start planning for a greater role in coordinating military aid to Ukraine.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Islamic countries to give joint response to Quran desecration in Europe - Turkish Minister
The emergency meeting of the OIC foreign ministers will take place on July 31 to discuss the situation with the Quran desecration in Sweden and Denmark,
Sat Jul 29 2023
ASEAN foreign ministers repeat condemnation of Myanmar violence
An intensifying conflict tests the unity of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Saudi Arabia, Iran top envoys meet in Beijing, achieving landmark breakthrough
It is the first official meeting between the foreign ministers of the two countries in more than seven years.
Thu Apr 06 2023
ASEAN foreign ministers condemn extremists Quran burning
ASEAN foreign ministers have strongly condemned the acts by extremists and far-right politicians in certain countries of burning and desecrating the Quran last month.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Zambry to attend ASEAN Coordinating Council, Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Jakarta
Dr Zambry will lead Malaysia's delegation to the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) Meeting and ASEAN Foreign Ministers' (AMM) Retreat from Feb 3 to 4, 2023 in Jakarta.
Thu Feb 02 2023
ASEAN foreign ministers to meet in Jakarta early next month
Foreign ministers from ASEAN are scheduled to meet in Jakarta on February 3-4, according to the ASEAN Secretariat.
Mon Jan 30 2023
ASEAN to hold special meeting on Myanmar
The ASEAN foreign ministers will convene a special meeting in Indonesia on Thursday to discuss the Myanmar peace process.
Mon Oct 24 2022
China scolds G7 foreign ministers over Taiwan statement
G7 foreign ministers warned Beijing not to use Pelosi's visit to Taiwan as 'pretext for aggressive military activity in the Taiwan Strait'.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Pelosi lauds Taiwan, says China's fury cannot stop visits by world leaders
The US and the foreign ministers of the G7 nations warned China against using the visit as a pretext for military action against Taiwan.
Thu Aug 04 2022
ASEAN Foreign Ministers extend condolences over passing of Abe
Condolences continue to pour in including from ASEAN Foreign Ministers for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Sat Jul 09 2022
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 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
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