Guatemala receives bodies of 15 migrants killed in Mexico trailer accident
In all, 56 people were killed when a truck packed with migrants flipped over in the state of Chiapas earlier this month.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Jokowi hopes Malaysia will further protect Indonesian migrant workers
President Joko Widodo hopes to ink a new memorandum of understanding with Malaysia to protect Indonesian workers in Malaysia from falling victim to human traffickers.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Myanmar's Suu Kyi under pressure as almost 125,000 Rohingya flee violence
Bangladesh's Shamlapur village appears to be the newest receiving point for the refugees after authorities cracked down on human traffickers.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Interpol says seeking 123 suspected human traffickers
Interpol said on Thursday it is seeking public help to track down 123 suspected human traffickers wanted around the world.
Thu Jun 23 2016
ESSCom instils fear on human trafficking syndicates
The presence of security forces in ESSZone helps instil fear among human traffickers, says Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) commander Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Turkey arrests '4 traffickers' over migrant toddler's death
Turkish authorities have arrested four suspected human traffickers over the deaths of 12 Syrian migrants including a 3-year-old boy.
Thu Sep 03 2015
Parliament to discuss findings of mass graves in Perlis
The Dewan Rakyat is to discuss today the finding of mass graves in Perlis containing the bodies of what is believed to be victims of human traffickers, Datuk Ismail Mohamed Said said.
Wed May 27 2015
What the Rohingya crisis says about racism and politics in Asia
In the past week, thousands of Rohingya have become subjects of an unseemly game of regional "ping-pong," their boats pushed back by governments not keen on accommodating any more asylum seekers.
Wed May 20 2015
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