El Salvador backs mass trials for thousands held in crime crackdown
El Salvador has been under a state of emergency for 16 months, sparking the arrest of over 71,900 alleged gang members.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Haitian residents lynch and set fire to suspected gang members
Police said at least 10 suspected gang members had been lynched and their bodies burned by residents of Port-au-Prince.
Tue Apr 25 2023
10 ex-Kabali gang members sentenced to 18 months' jail
The High Court here today sentenced former members of the 'Kabali Gang' to 18 months in prison for being members of an unlawful society.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Organised crime: 14 alleged 'Chandra Gang' members charged
According to the charge, they were alleged to be members of the organised crime gang between January 2016 and March 12, 2021.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Court sets to hear appeals of 14 Nicky Gang members on July 7
The Court of Appeal today set July 7 to hear the appeals by 14 individuals, including two brothers of businessman, Nicky Liow, to be freed from the charges of being involved in the "Nicky Gang".
Thu Apr 28 2022
Nicky gang: Authorities tighten border control, distribute members' photographs
The police have distributed photographs of Nicky Gang members to national border control posts for the authorities to apprehend them if they attempt to escape abroad.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Farid Gang members remanded 21 days under POCA
The suspects, aged between 25 and 30 and unemployed, were detained separately on Oct 6.
Sat Oct 17 2020
Salvador government probed over 'negotiations' with crime gang
Prosecutors on Monday carried out searches of cells at the maximum security prisons of Izalco and Zacatecoluca, which houses gang members.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Most-wanted gang members shot dead in Ipoh
Police shot dead two members of the most-wanted ''Rantau Sitiawan'' gang early today in a shoot-out at Batu 13 Jalan Bidor-Teluk Intan south of here.
Tue Jun 13 2017
Lured to park with promise of sex, he was stabbed 153 times at the hands of MS-13
Woman who admitted to enticing Christian Villagran Morales sentenced to 40 years.
Wed May 31 2017
Three students among 10 Kutaq Gang members arrested
Police have busted a group involved in motorcycle theft in the district known as the 'Kutaq Gang', with the arrest of 10 teenagers.
Mon May 15 2017
Gang 24 recruiting members via WhatsApp - Police
This followed the discovery of WhatsApp groups called 'Gang 24' and 'Apache' when interrogating gang members arrested.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Two 'Kapak Gang' members on the run
Ampang Jaya police chief, ACP Hamzah Alias said the two local youths, aged 21 and 25, were suspected to still be in Ampang.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Ops Cantas Khas 2: Selangor cops nab 76 gang members
Selangor police have detained 137 individuals since the launch of Ops Khas Cantas 2 on August 6, said Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Policeman hurt, 'Spiderman Gang' members detained
A policeman was injured in the hand while fighting off a cable-theft suspect who was arrested while climbing a telecommunication tower.
Mon Jun 30 2014
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024