Women, children among 29 killed as artillery hits Myanmar refugee camp - media, sources
The shelling took place close to midnight, when artillery hit the refugee camp from a base in the border town of Laiza.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Myanmar military defends deadly air strike after accusations of war crime
The jet strike in the northern state of Kachin killed civilians, local singers and officers of the Kachin Independence Army.
Tue Oct 25 2022
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Mon May 03 2021
Myanmar protesters defy crackdown as U.N. envoy warns of 'imminent bloodbath'
At least 20 soldiers were killed and four military trucks destroyed in clashes with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA).
Thu Apr 01 2021
'Make it safer': calls grow to reform Myanmar's deadly jade trade
Heavy rainfall in July triggered a massive landslide in Hpakant the green heart of Myanmar's jade trade that entombed nearly 300 miners.
Mon Oct 05 2020
At least 100 dead in landslide at Myanmar jade mine, officials say
The miners were collecting stones in the jade-rich Hpakant area of Kachin state when a wave of mud caused by heavy rain buried them, the fire service department said in a Facebook post.
Thu Jul 02 2020
Tribunal finds Myanmar guilty of genocide
Daniel Feierstein, who headed a seven-member panel, ruled the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Fri Sep 22 2017
Dozens feared dead after another landslide in a Myanmar jade mine
The landslide took place on Friday in Hpakant in the country's northern Kachin State, a rugged region sandwiched between China and India.
Sat Dec 26 2015
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
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