South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest
The vote means Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung will face court to contest his arrest over the charges.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Troubled World Scout Jamboree bows out with K-pop in Seoul
Around 40,000 people gathered for the concert headlined by NewJeans and IVE at Seoul's World Cup stadium.
Fri Aug 11 2023
How the World Scout Jamboree descended into chaos in South Korea
Unsanitary toilets were one of the biggest problems at the event, gender equality minister Kim Hyun-sook said.
Wed Aug 09 2023
South Korea begins evacuating thousands of scouts ahead of typhoon
The evacuation is the latest blow to the 10-day jamboree, after hundreds fell ill due to a heatwave.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Too hot for K-pop as South Korea scrambles to save scout jamboree
Hundreds of participants have fallen ill due to the searing heat, prompting complaints from parents over the safety of their children.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Tawau police mull hosting Jamboree MTB XC Challenge annually
Sabah police are mulling the prospect of turning the Tawau Police Jamboree MTB XC Challenge into an annual event for the Police Day celebrations.
Sun Mar 12 2017
Woody Allen's Cannes nightmare - terrorism and journalists
Cannes may be the world's most glamorous film festival, but for veteran American director Woody Allen, whose "Cafe Society" opens the jamboree Wednesday, it is a trial by torment.
Wed May 11 2016
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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