Ukraine leader: Positions of Ukraine, Russia at talks sound more realistic - Interfax
More time is still needed for decisions to be in the interests of Ukraine, Zelensky said.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Russian forces seize two cities in Ukraine, Interfax says, with ceasefire talks about to begin
Russian invasion forces seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the area around a nuclear power plant.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Russian forces capture Ukrainian city, Interfax reports, amid missile strikes
Russia's Interfax news agency reported Moscow launched coordinated cruise missile and artillery strikes on several cities, including the capital Kyiv.
Sat Feb 26 2022
Ukraine military says it repels Russian troops' attack on Kyiv base
The Interfax Ukraine agency said Russian soldiers were trying to capture one of the city's electricity generating stations.
Sat Feb 26 2022
More than 10,000 Russian troops returning to bases after drills near Ukraine - Interfax
Russia's deployment of thousands of troops to Ukraine had fuelled fears in Kyiv and Western capitals that Moscow was planning an attack.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Russia sues Google, Facebook, Twitter for not deleting protest content - Ifax
Russia is suing five social media platforms for allegedly failing to delete posts urging children to take part in illegal protests.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange first prisoners after Karabakh war
A group of 44 Armenian prisoners had returned to Armenia after Russian mediation, the Interfax news agency reported.
Tue Dec 15 2020
St Petersburg metro blast suspect likely born in central Asia
Authorities had received a warning of a possible second attack at the same Sennaya Ploshchad metro station.
Tue Apr 04 2017
MH17: Ukrainian rebel forces find black box, reports Interfax
The black box from the crashed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 has reportedly been found.
Fri Jul 18 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