Turkey clears away rubble from earthquake, rescue efforts wind down
Rescue work wind down two weeks after major earthquakes killed more than 46,000 people in southern Turkey and northwest Syria.
Mon Feb 20 2023
More building contractors, collapsed hotel owner, managers remanded in Turkiye after twin quakes
Turkish courts on Friday remanded in custody several building contractors, as well as the owner and three managers of a collapsed hotel following last week's two major earthquakes.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Major earthquake kills 3,700 in Turkey and Syria, weather hits survivors
The magnitude 7.8 quake brought down whole apartment blocks in Turkish cities and piled more devastation on millions of Syrians.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Major earthquake strikes Turkey, Syria; about 200 dead, many trapped
The quake, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Deadly Turkey earthquake sends rescuers scrambling for survivors
The major earthquake of magnitude 7.9 killed more than 50 people in southern Turkey on Monday and was felt in Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Major earthquake in Haiti felt across Caribbean, high casualties expected
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes.
Sat Aug 14 2021
More than 100 dead in major earthquake near Mexico City
A major earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck central Mexico on Tuesday, killing at least 119 people in several states and toppling buildings.
Tue Sep 19 2017
Prince Charles visits earthquake-hit Italian town
Britain's Prince Charles paid a visit to one of the towns in central Italy devastated by a major earthquake last August, a day after locals protested against the government because of aid delays.
Sun Apr 02 2017
Major 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu: USGS
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Residents clear mud, rubble as rebuilding begins after Chile quake
Residents began rebuilding homes and businesses in Coquimbo two days after tsunami waves was triggered by a major earthquake.
Sat Sep 19 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