Israeli strike on Lebanese municipal building kills 16, including mayor
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel would not halt its assault on Hezbollah to allow negotiations.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria
A fuel tanker overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded.
Thu Oct 17 2024
'Terrorist attack' near Karachi airport kills two Chinese nationals, embassy says
BLA claims responsibility for the attack using a vehicle-borne IED, targeting Chinese nationals, including engineers.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Shanghai knife attack kills three on eve of China's National Day
According to police investigation, the assailant had travelled to Shanghai to vent his anger following a personal financial dispute.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away
Hurricane Helene knocks out power for millions, destroying roads and bridges and causing dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Red River floods Vietnam's Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi kills more than 150
Flood waters were causing the Red River to rise rapidly and threaten to inundate downtown districts of the capital Hanoi.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Kenya primary boarding school blaze kills 17 students
The fire had burnt the students beyond recognition, according to media reports.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Georgia high school student, 14, kills 4 and wounds 9 in campus shooting
The suspect, previously interviewed for school shooting threats, was taken into custody after the incident.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns
The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said.
Fri Aug 09 2024
German hotel collapse in Moselle wine valley kills two, traps others
The hotel partially collapsed overnight near the banks of Germany's river Moselle, local police said.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Building fire in Manila's Chinatown kills 11
The blaze in Manila's Binondo district was doused about three hours after fire responders were alerted.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Nepal plane crash at Kathmandu airport kills 18
The plane was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians to Pokhara city to repair another aircraft, officials said.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Israel issues evacuation orders in southern Gaza, kills 16 Palestinians
At least 16 Palestinians in Khan Younis were killed, Gaza health officials said on Monday, shortly after Israel issued new orders to evacuate some neighbourhoods.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Fire at shopping centre in China's southwest kills 16
Preliminary investigation suggests it was started by construction work at the building.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Israel launches new Gaza strikes after weekend attack kills scores in safe zone
Survivors are displaced and uncertain about where to go next.
Tue Jul 16 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
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