PM arrives in Riyadh for inaugural ASEAN-GCC Summit
ASEAN and GCC established relations in 1990 when the Gulf bloc expressed interest in establishing formal ties with Southeast Asia.
Fri Oct 20 2023
China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the MoU will help to protect the interest of oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia
Hurricane Idalia plowed into Florida's Gulf Coast with howling winds, torrential rains and pounding surf.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Typhoon Talim leaves behind crushed vehicles, beached whale in southern China
Nearly 230,000 people in Guangdong were evacuated before the storm struck.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Bus of migrants help mother give birth in Mexico before being detained
The mother was among a group of mostly Guatemalans found on the bus in the Gulf state of Veracruz.
Tue Jun 27 2023
UAE president names son Abu Dhabi crown prince, brothers to top roles
The choice of Sheikh Khaled as crown prince reflects a trend across most Gulf Arab monarchies towards direct lineage.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Malaysia to host ASEAN-GCC summit, says Zambry
Malaysia will host the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in September or October this year, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Stampede near soccer stadium in Iraq's Basra kills one, dozens injured
Iraq is hosting the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time in 40 years and was due to play the final match against Oman on Thursday.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Search continues for remaining seven sailors from sunken Thai warship
Thai Navy continues the search for another seven missing sailors after the HTMS Sukhothai sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand on Dec 18.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Death toll from sunken Thai warship rises to 21
Two more bodies have been recovered from the waters after a Thai warship sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand on Dec 18.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Days after warship sinks, 11 Thai sailors still missing
The Thai Navy on Monday said its 11 sailors are yet missing after a warship sank nine days ago in the Gulf of Thailand.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Search continues for 17 missing Thai sailors
The Thai rescue team has continued the search operation for another 17 missing sailors and marines after their warship sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand last Sunday night.
Sun Dec 25 2022
M'sia ready to assist in SAR mission of sunken Thai navy ship - Mohamad
The Ministry of Defence is ready to mobilise a SAR team if required following the sinking of the Thai navy ship 'HTMS Sukhothai' in the Gulf of Thailand on Sunday.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Long lines and lack of water mar Qatar World Cup stadium trial
Nearly 78,000 people filing out of the stadium after a near-capacity match tested the small Gulf state's readiness for the tournament.
Wed Sep 14 2022
World Cup fans to get Saudi visas as Gulf neighbours cash in
The Saudi visas will be in effect 10 days before the start of the World Cup and will be valid for 60 days.
Sat Aug 27 2022
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