Rico died of bomb attack while being summonsed by police
It appeared that Rico Hermawan had been fated to meet his death during the bomb explosion and gun attack at Jalan MH Thamrin here, last Thursday.
Sun Jan 17 2016
Jakarta attacks: All you need to know
Here is what we know so far about the Jakarta blasts.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Malaysian police on highest alert after Jakarta blasts
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said increased security measures had been put in place at public places such as shopping malls and tourist spots.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Singapore steps up security measures after Jakarta blasts
Singapore has stepped up its security measures after watching the developments in Jakarta "with concern".
Thu Jan 14 2016
Jakarta blasts: Timeline of militant attacks in Indonesia
The Jakarta blasts came after six years of relative calm, following a government crackdown that weakened the country's most dangerous homegrown Islamic networks.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Malaysians in Jakarta safe, says Wisma Putra
No Malaysians were affected by the Jakarta blasts today, Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Jokowi calls Jakarta blasts 'acts of terror'
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said multiple blasts that hit Jakarta were "acts of terror".
Thu Jan 14 2016
Jakarta blasts caused by bomb: Indonesian police
Several blasts Thursday in central Jakarta were caused by a bomb, Indonesian police said.
Thu Jan 14 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