West Bank Palestinians say Haniyeh killing will not affect fight with Israel
Palestinian factions called for a day of protest and a general strike in the West Bank.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest soaring prices
Weeks of strikes for higher wages at oil refineries spurred demands for a general strike.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Sudan capital locked down after coup triggers deadly unrest
Roads were blocked, shops were shut, phones were down and mosque loudspeakers blared calls for a general strike in Sudan.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Myanmar activists vow week of protests during new year holidays
Activists urged people this year to stage symbolic protests from the start of the holiday on Tuesday.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Myanmar protesters call for general strike against coup
Leading youth activist Maung Saungkha urged others to join Monday's protests.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Anti-Trump energy flags during a second day of protests
Activists had called for a "general strike" a day after thousands of immigrants across the United States stayed home from work and school during "A Day Without Immigrants".
Sat Feb 18 2017
National strike paralyses Belgium
Trade unions brought Belgium to a standstill Monday as the biggest general strike in years grounded flights, cut international rail links and shut sea ports.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Attacks, strike plague Bangladesh on election eve
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which is boycotting the vote, called the two-day general strike but it has little chance of thwarting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's re-election.
Sun Jan 05 2014
India strike paralyses banks, offices for second day
India's public-sector banks and many government offices were shut Thursday on the second day of a general strike called to protest against the government's planned pro-market reforms.
Thu Feb 21 2013
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