'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
UK faces travel chaos as unions warn strikes could continue "indefinitely"
Thousands of workers across the UK kicked off a four-day strike due to long-running disputes over working conditions and unfair pay.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Biggest rail strike in 30 years brings UK to standstill
Some of the more than 40,000 rail workers who are due to strike on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday gathered at picket lines from dawn.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Green, amber or red: UK to classify travel destinations in May
Work is going on to develop a certification system, sometimes called "vaccine passports", for inbound and outbound travel.
Fri Apr 09 2021
England's $32 billion COVID-19 test and trace not making a difference, lawmakers say
The vast amounts spent on England's test and trace system and its limited impact has drawn criticism.
Wed Mar 10 2021
UK bans travel from South America over Brazil variant fears
Britain is banning travel from the whole of South America and Portugal amid concerns over a new variant of the coronavirus in Brazil.
Fri Jan 15 2021
'Sick man of Europe': UK cut off over fears about new COVID strain
Britain has shut off from the rest of Europe after its closest allies cut transport ties due to fears about a new coronavirus strain.
Mon Dec 21 2020
England to use testing to shorten quarantine for incoming passengers
Those who decide not to take a test will still be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Tue Nov 24 2020
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