Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos is in Abu Dhabi, says ABC newspaper
Former Spanish king Juan Carlos has been staying at Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace Hotel since leaving Spain aboard a private jet on Monday under a cloud of financial scandal involving Saudi Arabia.
Fri Aug 07 2020
Scandal-hit Spanish king gives up crown
Spanish King Juan Carlos announced Monday he will hand the crown to his son Felipe, ending a historic 39-year reign that guided Spain to democracy but was weakened by scandals.
Mon Jun 02 2014
Spain princess in court for historic fraud hearing
Spanish King Juan Carlos's daughter Cristina entered court smiling under the gaze of the world's media Saturday to answer fraud accusations, a historic first for the troubled royal family.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Spain princess faces court in historic fraud scandal
The daughter of King Juan Carlos is to be questioned today over an alleged financial scandal engulfing her husband.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Spanish princess Infanta Cristina summoned over fraud
The Infanta Cristina, 48, has been linked to the business affairs of her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, who is being investigated for alleged embezzlement.
Tue Jan 07 2014
Spain king's son-in-law back in court in graft scandal
Spanish King Juan Carlos's son-in-law Inaki Urdangarin was up before a judge Saturday for the second time in a corruption case that is casting a growing shadow over the royal family.
Sat Feb 23 2013
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
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