Massive fire as Sudanese factions battle for control of arms factory
RSF in the eighth week of a power struggle with the army, attacked the heavily protected, sprawling Yarmouk complex, witnesses said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Firefighters, army work to douse massive fire in Bangladesh market
Most of the shops were burnt to ashes in the fire that raged through a shopping complex with 3,000 shops in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Death toll in Cambodia casino fire rises to 25, search operation continues
The death toll has risen to 25 after a massive fire engulfed a hotel-casino in northwest Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Death toll rises to 19 in Cambodia hotel-casino fire
At least 19 people have died in a massive fire that engulfed a hotel-casino in northwest Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province, officials said late on Thursday.
Thu Dec 29 2022
21 killed in massive fire in Gaza
A least 21 Palestinians, including seven children, were killed and more than 30 others were injured on Thursday in a massive fire inside a residential building in the northern Gaza Strip.
Fri Nov 18 2022
Ukraine says troops holding on to Sievierodonetsk, advance in south
Ukraine says its only hope to turn the tide toward victory is more artillery to offset Russia's massive firepower.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Up to 40 feared dead in blaze at California party
The building in Oakland lacked permits for people to live and work as a group of artists did, and for the party to take place, officials said, adding that it also had no smoke detectors or sprinklers.
Sun Dec 04 2016
Dhaka under attack: Police in firefight with gunmen in Bangladesh capital
A massive firefight has broken out between police and an unknown number of gunmen in a restaurant in Dhaka's diplomatic zone, with reports that some people may have been taken hostage.
Fri Jul 01 2016
Many feared dead in US fertilizer plant blast
A fertilizer factory in Texas exploded in a massive fireball Wednesday, killing as many as 60 to 70 people, local media reported.
Thu Apr 18 2013
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