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
Blinken says concern in Asia about prospect of Middle East conflicts spreading
Blinken reaffirmed Washington's commitment to diplomacy to manage the situation amid an Iranian-led axis of resistance.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Iranian president says Israel must cease "crimes" or face reaction
Israel would face a harsh reaction if it did not stop what he called "its crimes", says Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Wed Oct 02 2024
In address to Iran, Netanyahu says nowhere in Middle East out of Israel's reach
Benjamin Netanyahu blames the Iranian government for plunging the Middle East "deeper into war" at the cost of its own people.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Trump briefed on alleged assassination threats by Iran, his campaign says
The campaign said that intelligence officials have identified that Iranian threats have "heightened in the past few months".
Wed Sep 25 2024
Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials
Iran vowed a severe response to Ismail Haniyeh's killing, which took place as he visited Tehran last month and which it blamed on Israel.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Iranians mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination
Ismail Haniyeh's body will be flown to Qatar, where he was usually based, for burial on Friday.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh
The funeral will be held in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to Iran's state-run media.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Don't bomb Beirut: US leads push to rein in Israel's response
Washington is racing to avert a full-blown war between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese movement Hezbollah.
Tue Jul 30 2024
OBITUARY - Iran's President Raisi took hard line with national protests and nuclear talks
Ebrahim Raisi died when a helicopter carrying him crashed in mountainous terrain, killing all aboard, a senior Iranian official said.
Mon May 20 2024
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says
An Iranian official said the helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was found completely burned.
Mon May 20 2024
Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found
With the discovery of the crash site, no signs of life have been detected, Red Crescent official says.
Mon May 20 2024
Helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi crashes, search under way
A Turkish drone identified source of heat suspected to be helicopter's wreckage and had shared the coordinates of the possible crash site.
Mon May 20 2024
Malaysia PM says no evidence of ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil off Malaysia
U.S. has raised concern that Iran was using Malaysian service providers to move its oil.
Tue May 14 2024
Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say
The attack against US forces is the first since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops.
Mon Apr 22 2024
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