Why Turkey's election is a very big deal
On Sunday, Turkey will hold a national election, less than six months after voters delivered the country's first hung parliament since 2002.
Sun Nov 01 2015
The deadly politics behind Turkey's worst ever terrorist attack
The twin bomb blasts that tore through a peace rally in the Turkish capital on Saturday, killing at least 86 people, are being described as the deadliest attack in the history of modern Turkey.
Mon Oct 12 2015
Turkey ruling party loses majority in blow for Erdogan
Turkey's Islamic-rooted ruling party lost its parliamentary majority in Sunday's elections, dealing a severe blow to strongman President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Sun Jun 07 2015
Don't laugh loudly, Turkish deputy PM tells women
Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc, one of the co-founders of the ruling Islamic-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP), made the comment while lamenting the moral decline of modern society.
Wed Jul 30 2014
Turkish protest: Chronology of the main events
Thousands have been injured and four people have died in almost two weeks of protests against Erdogan and his Islamic-leaning Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Tue Jun 11 2013
Turkey PM Erdogan demands 'immediate end' to protests
More than 3,000 supporters of the premier's Justice and Development Party (AKP)greeted Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan upon his return from an overseas trip.
Fri Jun 07 2013
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