Biden urges safe Thanksgiving amid pandemic; Trump pardons ex-aide Flynn
Biden urged Americans to forgo the type of big family gatherings normally associated with Thursday's holiday.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Trump says his former national security adviser Flynn was tormented by dirty cops
The president's comments in the Oval Office, latest in a string of remarks about Flynn, may suggest that the retired general could be in line for a presidential pardon.
Fri May 01 2020
Flynn pleads guilty on Russia, reportedly ready to testify against Trump
Flynn, a former Army general and member of Trump's campaign team, admitted as part of a plea deal that he gave false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Fri Dec 01 2017
Trump says Comey not telling truth, willing to respond under oath
Trump said Comey's testimony also vindicated him from allegations that he colluded with Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Trump dismisses ex-FBI director Comey as a 'leaker'
"Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication ... and WOW, Comey is a leaker!" Trump tweeted in his first comments.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Ex-FBI chief Comey tells U.S. senators Trump pressured him on Russia probe
Comey said Trump told him at a meeting in the White House in February: "I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go."
Thu Jun 08 2017
Trump denies asking Comey to drop probe, decries 'witch hunt'
U.S. President Donald Trump, striking a defiant tone on Thursday after days of political tumult, denied asking former FBI Director James Comey to drop a probe into his ex-national security adviser
Fri May 19 2017
Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians - sources
The previously undisclosed interactions form part of the record now being reviewed by FBI and congressional investigators probing Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election and contacts.
Thu May 18 2017
Trump asked Comey to end investigation of Michael Flynn - source
U.S. President Donald Trump asked then-FBI Director James Comey to end the agency's investigation into ties between former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn and Russia.
Wed May 17 2017
Trump: ex-adviser Flynn should seek immunity in Russia probe
Retired General Michael Flynn wants protection against "unfair prosecution" if he testifies before the intelligence committees of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.
Sat Apr 01 2017
Petraeus falls off Trump's list for top national security job
Petraeus did not make the cut of those invited to Florida for an interview with the president this weekend.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Trump's team in disarray, U.S. Senator McCain tells Europe
McCain told the Munich Security Conference that the resignation of the new president's security adviser Michael Flynn over his contacts with Russia reflected deep problems in Washington.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Flynn told FBI he had not discussed sanctions with Russian envoy
Michael Flynn told FBI agents in an interview last month that he had not discussed sanctions against Russia with Moscow's U.S. ambassador before President Donald Trump took office.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Trump dismisses Russia controversy as 'scam' by hostile media
US President Donald Trump dismissed a growing controversy about ties between his aides and Russia on Thursday as a "ruse" and "scam" perpetrated by a hostile news media.
Fri Feb 17 2017
U.S. Labor Dept nominee Puzder withdraws, in blow to Trump
Puzder's decision to withdraw is yet another setback this week for a White House still grappling with fallout from Monday night's abrupt resignation of Flynn, after less than a month in the job.
Thu Feb 16 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