Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there could be no permanent ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas was destroyed
Sun Jun 02 2024
Explainer - Why the US is stopping some bomb shipments to Israel
The suspension comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues a military assault on the Palestinian city of Rafah, over the objections of U.S. President Joe Biden.
Thu May 09 2024
Gaza truce talks still deadlocked, Netanyahu sets date for offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date was set for an invasion of Rafah, Gaza's last refuge for displaced Palestinians.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Gaza in 2024: Signs of more devastation, open-ended occupation
The war aims of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gaza's Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar look unattainable in 2024.
Sat Dec 30 2023
Hamas frees two Israeli women, US cautions on Gaza invasion
The Israeli prime minister's office confirmed the women were handed over to the Israeli military and will be taken to a medical facility.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge in a fiery speech accusing Hamas of executing tied-up children and other atrocities.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Netanyahu's office receives suspicious envelope - Reports
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received a suspicious envelope, which was sent to defence officials for testing.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Israel's Netanyahu wins defamation suit against ex-PM
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu won a defamation suit on Monday against a predecessor who had alleged that he, his wife and his son were mentally ill.
Mon Nov 21 2022
Israel's Netanyahu removes Trump from his Twitter banner photo
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dropped U.S. President Donald Trump from the banner photo of his Twitter account on Tuesday.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Netanyahu urges no return to Iran nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an apparent message to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, said there should be no return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by President Donald Trump.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Israel's Netanyahu goes on trial for corruption
He will become the first serving Israeli prime minister to face criminal prosecution
Sun May 24 2020
Israeli Prime Minister visits Singapore
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his two-day official visit to Singapore on Monday, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Expectations are high on both sides for Trump's first meeting with Israeli prime minister Netanyahu
On the U.S. side, the expectations could not be higher for a clean break from what Trump sees as the failures of President Barack Obama's years and a bold stroke for Middle East peace.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Investigators question Israel's Netanyahu over alleged receipt of gifts
The move to question the Israeli leader was authorised by Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, who decided after a preliminary inquiry that there was enough evidence to open a criminal investigation.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Benjamin Netanyahu says any deliberate Israel fires acts of 'terror'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday if proof was discovered that any of the fires across Israel were deliberately sparked they would be treated as acts of "terror."
Fri Nov 25 2016
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