Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police
Three victims reported being attacked by 20 masked men with clubs and machetes over a drug territory dispute, police said.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Actor Idris Elba leads knife crime campaign with symbolic display
Idris Elba is demanding an immediate ban on machetes and so-called "zombie knives" - bladed weapons originally inspired by zombie films.
Tue Jan 09 2024
At least one dead, several injured in machete attack at southern Spain churches
The man attacked clergymen at two different churches and the incident was being investigated as terrorism.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Court of Appeal upholds unemployed man's murder conviction, death sentence
The facts of the case revealed that the deceased brother-in-law saw Rames taking a machete and slashing the deceased.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Weapon wielding mentally ill man causes ruckus on house roof
Police detained a mentally unstable man who caused a commotion while carrying a machete and a knife on the roof of his rented home.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Militants kill at least 50 in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno
A large number of Boko Haram on motorcycles armed with guns and machetes took hostage of people working on their farms before killing them.
Tue May 24 2022
15 years jail, eight whipping for lorry driver who stabbed four family members
Mohd Hadi was charged for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by stabbing his four family members with a long machete.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Unemployed man sent to jail for unlawful possession of machetes
Court sentences Mohammad Zamani for possession of two machetes in a public area without a permit last year.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Hunt for man suspected of slashing four family members during breaking of fast
The police are looking for a man who allegedly slashed four family members with a machete during the breaking of the fast in a house at Kampung Sedili Kecil, Kuala Sedili on Thursday.
Sat Apr 16 2022
Armed assault: Police tracking down two men to assist investigations
Aidi said police had arrested six men who were believed to be involved in the case and seized a machete used to injure a father and his son.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Mother used machete to stop AADK arresting her sons
Reuben said that during the operations, AADK seized 55.29 grams of morphine, valued at between RM800 and RM1,000 on the black market.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Vietnamese fishermen throw hard objects, attack MMEA members with machetes
Vietnamese fishermen not only threw hard objects at MMEA personnel, but also attacked them with machetes, causing one to get injured.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Mardi retiree killed, wife hacked with machete in armed robbery
The victim, Wan Hassan Wan Embong, 71, died from injuries to his face and neck.
Sun Nov 29 2020
Machete attack victim still in the running for Paralympic dream
Fitted with a prosthetic limb, he discovered that running gave him his first night without a nightmare since the attack.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Man apologises to police after allegedly killing a woman
Ipoh Police chief ACP Sum Chang Keong said the 34-year-old man appeared sane when he came to the Bercham police station at 3.30 pm and told the policemen on duty that he had killed the woman.
Tue Oct 10 2017
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