EU leaders to call for 'humanitarian corridors and pauses' to get aid into Gaza
European Union leaders will call for the establishment of "humanitarian corridors and pauses" to get urgently needed aid into Gaza.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Sudan RSF fighters agree to 72-hour ceasefire for Eid holiday
The truce opens humanitarian corridors to evacuate citizens and give the opportunity to greet their families, the RSF said.
Fri Apr 21 2023
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Thu Mar 10 2022
Around 35,000 Ukrainians evacuated yesterday, more corridors planned - Zelenskiy
Zelenskiy said rescue efforts would focus on Mariupol and Izyum, which have both been heavily bombarded.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Ukraine makes new attempt to get civilians out of Mariupol, other cities
Ukraine will try to evacuate civilians through six "humanitarian corridors", including from the besieged southern port city of Mariupol.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Russia ready to open human corridors from five Ukrainian cities - Tass cites senior official
Russian forces will stop firing and are ready to provide humanitarian corridors so people can leave Kyiv and four other cities.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Around 1.2 million Ukrainians have fled to Poland since the invasion.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Russia offers humanitarian corridors from five Ukraine cities - Reports
Most of the corridors would travel through Russia or Belarus, something Ukrainian authorities have rejected in the past.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Russia says it will open humanitarian corridors to Ukrainian cities on Monday
Those who leave Kyiv will then be airlifted to Russia, the ministry said, adding it would use drones to monitor the evacuation.
Mon Mar 07 2022
FACTBOX - What do we know about humanitarian corridors in Ukraine?
Russia said that its forces would stop firing around two Ukrainian cities to allow civilians to leave.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Russia declares a partial ceasefire to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Russia announces limited ceasefire in Ukraine to allow evacuations but continues broad offensive
The Russian side declares a ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to leave Mariupol and Volnovakha.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Ukraine and Russia agree on evacuation corridors as US punishes oligarchs
Russia and Ukraine agreed on Thursday to the need for humanitarian corridors to help civilians escape Moscow's eight-day-old invasion.
Fri Mar 04 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