Australian journalist Cheng Lei faces trial in Beijing court
Cheng Lei was formally arrested a year ago on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Australia, Netherlands start legal action against Russia for downing of MH17
The joint action under Article 84 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation is separate to the Dutch murder trial.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Australia evacuates embassy in Kyiv, calls on China to speak up for Ukraine
Morrison said that the situation "is reaching a very dangerous stage".
Sun Feb 13 2022
COVID disrupts aid flight to tsunami-hit Tonga
An Australian aid flight was forced to return to base due to a positive COVID-19 case onboard, a defence official said.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Malaysia, Australia discuss possibility of reopening borders
Malaysia and Australia are discussing the possibility of reopening their borders as soon as possible, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sat Nov 06 2021
Malaysia, Australia to work closely on cybersecurity
The fourth Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AFMM) convened in the Malaysian capital on Saturday where both countries discussed the importance of cooperation in cybersecurity.
Sat Nov 06 2021
Australia evacuates more than 50 female Afghan athletes and dependents - ABC
Australia evacuated the female Afghan athletes and their dependents after lobbying by prominent figures from the sporting world.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Australia evacuates more than 300 overnight from Afghanistan - PM
Australia ran four flights into Kabul, evacuating Australians, Afghan visa holders, New Zealanders, US and British citizens, Morrison said.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Indonesia says has not detected further signs of missing submarine
An aerial search found an oil spill near the submarine's dive location and two navy vessels with sonar capability had been deployed.
Thu Apr 22 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Scientists warn of contagious Brazil variant that evades immunity.
Wed Mar 03 2021
West condemns Myanmar coup, calls for election result to be upheld
The detentions came after days of escalating tension between the civilian government and the military after the Nov. 8 election.
Mon Feb 01 2021
One year on, New Zealand remembers volcano tragedy that killed and injured dozens
The eruption on White Island left nearly all survivors struggling with severe and long-term injuries.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Academic detained in Iran for 2 years returns to Australia
British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert arrived back in Australia on Friday and will soon reunite with her family after more than two years in an Iranian prison.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Women on 10 flights from Qatar invasively examined: Australia
The women were forced to undergo vaginal inspections after a newborn baby was found abandoned in an airport bathroom.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Australia to send surveillance planes to help Philippines fight militants
"The regional threat from terrorism, in particular from Daish and foreign fighters, is a direct threat to Australia and our interests."
Fri Jun 23 2017
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024