Illegal drugs trade goes digital for pandemic
Drug dealers are moving from the streets onto social media, taking orders via encrypted messaging services, sending drugs via home delivery.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Steven Seagal meets 'The Punisher' Duterte, talks drug war
Seagal was in the Philippines to look for a location for his upcoming movie which will be -about illegal drugs and other crimes-.
Sat Oct 14 2017
Woman bouncer pulls no punches in New Delhi
Now Mehrunnisha is expert in breaking up bar fights, frisking female customers, and uncovering illegal drugs.
Fri Jul 14 2017
Philippines' Duterte says he personally killed people
Duterte made the comments in a speech late on Monday night to businessmen as he discussed his campaign to eradicate illegal drugs, that has seen police and unknown assailants kill thousands of people.
Wed Dec 14 2016
Indonesia orders probe into alleged police role in drugs
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has ordered an official investigation into allegations top police and military officers were involved in trafficking illegal drugs.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Facebook aims to block private gun sales
Facebook on Friday set out to block people from using the leading social network and its Instagram photo-sharing service for private gun sales.
Sat Jan 30 2016
Swedish police briefly hold US rapper Snoop Dogg
US rapper Snoop Dogg was briefly arrested by Swedish police on suspicion of using illegal drugs.
Sun Jul 26 2015
Drugs found at Bieber home after egg-attack raid
Police seized illegal drugs at Justin Bieber's home after the Canadian pop star allegedly egged his neighbour's house.
Wed Jan 15 2014
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