Don’t practise double standards when under probe - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid said the AG has the authority to prosecute anyone, including former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Bangladesh court orders probe into former PM Hasina's role in grocer's death
This is the first case against Sheikh Hasina followed a violent uprising that killed around 300 people, including many students.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Bangladesh former PM Hasina will return to country when elections are called, her son says
Sajeeb Wazed Joy said Sheikh Hasina will go back to Bangladesh the moment the interim government decides to hold an election.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir hospitalised over coughing
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been at the National Heart Institute since Monday and will remain in hospital for few days, his spokesman said.
Thu Jul 18 2024
'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Dr Mahathir seeks open proceedings for Batu Puteh RCI, disqualification of panel members
In his supporting affidavit, the former PM said the RCI's decision to not hold the proceedings openly to the public was unreasonable.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Thailand to indict influential former PM Thaksin over royal insult
Other charges against the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra include violating a computer crime law.
Wed May 29 2024
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after infection
Ex-PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the IJN on Jan 26 for treatment of infection and observation.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Thai court to decide former PM hopeful's fate in election case
Pita Limjaroenrat argued that the firm's loss of its broadcast concession in 2007 meant it cannot be considered a mass media organisation.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Malaysia set to decide on royal pardon for jailed former PM Najib - media
The Pardons Board is set to meet third week of January and likely to decide Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application for a royal pardon.
Wed Jan 10 2024
MACC says a former PM will be called in soon to facilitate investigations
The former leader will be called to facilitate an investigation into a RM700 mln govt expenditure for promotion and publicity purposes.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Jana Wibawa project: Muhyiddin files application for DNAA
Former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin faces three charges of money laundering, amounting to RM200 million involving the Jana Wibawa project.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Thai king commutes former PM Thaksin's prison sentence to one year
Thailand's king has commuted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's eight-year prison sentence to one year.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Former PM Thaksin plans to return to Thailand in Aug - daughter
This decision to come home is something that dad has seriously spoken about since the beginning of 2022, said Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Greek conservatives storm to victory in repeat election
Former PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis wins second term.
Mon Jun 26 2023
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