Suicide bomb at political rally in Pakistan kills more than 40
The suicide bomber set off explosives at a gathering of the conservative Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Islamist militants have Pakistan's police in their crosshairs
Police here have fought Islamists for years but never have they been the focus of militants' operations as they are today.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Malaysia strongly condemns suicide bomb attack on Peshawar mosque
Malaysia has strongly condemned the suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Peshawar's Police Lines in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday.
Wed Feb 01 2023
PIA plane with some 47 people on board crashes in north Pakistan
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane with about 47 people on board crashed in the mountainous north of the country on Wednesday, police and the civil aviation authority said.
Wed Dec 07 2016
Girl, 11 and parents drown in latest selfie deaths
An 11-year-old girl drowned on Tuesday after falling into a river in northern Pakistan while attempting to take a selfie and her parents also died trying to save her, officials said.
Tue Aug 16 2016
Rains kill 36 in northwest Pakistan: officials
At least 36 people were killed and 27 injured after heavy rain across northwest Pakistan caused the roofs of dozens of homes to collapse.
Sun Apr 03 2016
Rains, flood kill 36 in Pakistan
Torrential rains and floods in Pakistan have left 36 dead and affected more than 250,000 people.
Sat Jul 25 2015
Peshawar schools to reopen Jan 12 after Taliban school massacre
Schools in the restive northwestern Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will re-open on Monday.
Fri Jan 09 2015
Heavy rain kills 34 in Pakistan
Days of torrential rain have killed 34 people in Pakistan, mostly on the northwestern border with Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday.
Wed Feb 06 2013
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
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024