Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan's role as West's stable ally
The wedding is also a milestone in Prince Hussein's path towards the monarchy.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania's eldest daughter ties the knot
Princess Iman married a New York-based financier from a prominent Greek family in a private ceremony.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Jordan's Prince Hamza renounces royal title, protesting policies
Last year Prince Hamza was placed under house arrest after making accusations about corruption and authoritarian rule.
Mon Apr 04 2022
'Arab donation' was a scam - Sithambaram
If the donation was from the late King Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Saud, why should it be returned to a company called Tanore Finance Corp.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Jordan's Prince Hamza says he will disobey army orders to keep silent
Prince Hamza says that he would not comply after being barred from any activities and told to keep quiet.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Jordan says it foiled 'malicious plot'
Jordanian authorities said Sunday they foiled a -malicious plot- by a former crown prince to destabilize the kingdom with foreign support.
Sun Apr 04 2021
Jordan prince, in video, says was placed under house arrest
The half-brother of Jordans King Abdullah has been accused the countrys leadership of corruption and incompetence.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients
The oxygen failure on Saturday hit intensive care, maternity and coronavirus wards in the new Salt government hospital in Amman.
Sat Mar 13 2021
Spain ex-king under fire over move to UAE
Critics calling it the "worst" destination because corruption allegations he faces have links to the region.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Senior Saudi prince freed in $1 bln settlement agreement - official
Senior Saudi Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, once seen as a leading contender to the throne, was freed after reaching an "acceptable settlement agreement" with authorities paying more than $1 billion.
Wed Nov 29 2017
Saudi female chef takes iftar to a new level with culinary skills
But unlike most chefs in Saudi Arabia, Abdullah is a woman. And she's taking on this male-dominated culinary scene by storm.
Tue May 30 2017
Rattled by Trump, Arab leaders renew call for Palestinian state
They called for a new round of peace talks based on a two-state solution and renewed a 2002 offer of "reconciliation" if Israel quit occupied Arab land and agreed a deal on Palestinian refugees, accor
Thu Mar 30 2017
Jordan's King Abdullah accused Turkey of sending terrorists to Europe, report says
In a closed-door meeting with US politicians in January, Jordan's King Abdullah II apparently heaped criticism on Turkey.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Airstrikes targeting Islamic State leaders, Jordan says
Jordan's air force has carried out 56 airstrikes against Islamic State weapons depots and training camps in Syria and Iraq, Jordanian military officials said on Sunday.
Mon Feb 09 2015
Jordan planes strike IS after pilot murder: official
Jordan said Thursday it had launched air strikes against the Islamic State group, after vowing a harsh response to the burning alive of one of its fighter pilots.
Thu Feb 05 2015
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
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024