Europeans offer support, sympathy for Manchester attack
The leaders of Europe sent Britain offers of support and sympathy following the suicide bombing of a pop concert in Manchester overnight that killed 22 people, including children.
Tue May 23 2017
Britons have no regrets over Brexit vote: poll expert
British voters do not regret backing Brexit and do not want a second referendum on EU membership, a leading polls expert said.
Wed Sep 21 2016
EU's Juncker says Britain doesn't have 'months to meditate'
We want Article 50 (of the Lisbon Treaty formally stating Britain's intention to leave) to be triggered as soon as possible. It has to be speeded up. We don't have months to meditate, we have to act.
Wed Jun 29 2016
Last push for votes as EU leaders warn over Brexit
European leaders warned Britain Wednesday that a decision to leave the EU was irreversible.
Wed Jun 22 2016
Brexit would be 'act of self-harm': EU Commission chief
"To turn your backs on your neighbours and retreat into isolation would go against everything that Europe and the UK stand for," Juncker said.
Wed Jun 22 2016
EU welcomes Tsipras victory, says no 'time to lose' on reforms
European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker congratulated Alexis Tsipras on his left-wing party's re-election victory.
Mon Sep 21 2015
Britain and Cameron in EU danger zone, say experts
David Cameron's failure to defeat naming Jean-Claude Juncker as the new European Commission president risks pushing Britain out of the EU
Sat Jun 28 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