Bangladesh executes three Islamists for 2004 attack on British envoy
Their attack on a Muslim shrine killed three people and wounded the then-British high commissioner.
Thu Apr 13 2017
10 civilians killed in grenade attack in Afghanistan
Ten members of a family were martyred and four others injured after unknown men hurled two hand grenade into their house in Muruwatkas locality of Badpakh district.
Mon Feb 20 2017
More held in connection with Puchong entertainment centre explosion - IGP
The latest arrests said the suspects were in addition to 15 individuals who were detained on June 28 and July 1.
Mon Jul 18 2016
Police record statement from triad leader 'Ah Hai'
Triad leader 'Ah Hai,' sought in connection with a hand grenade attack in Bukit Bintang, has given a statement to police.
Tue Oct 14 2014
Third child dies from weekend of Thai protest violence
A six-year-old girl, her four-year-old brother and a woman are victims of a grenade attack which hit a busy Bangkok shopping area over the weekend.
Mon Feb 24 2014
Grenade attack kills woman and child in Thailand
Emergency officials say a bombing at a protest Sunday in central Bangkok, left two people dead while 22 others were injured.
Sun Feb 23 2014
Thailand declares 60-day state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding
The move follows weeks of rallies that have paralysed parts of the capital and sparked several bouts of deadly violence, including grenade attacks and shootings.
Tue Jan 21 2014
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