!['Now is the time for war,' says Israel's military chief 'Now is the time for war,' says Israel's military chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697084312_Israelistrikes.jpg)
'Now is the time for war,' says Israel's military chief
Sirens warning of incoming rocket fire blared in Israeli communities near the Gaza border early on Friday.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Helicopter crash kills India's military chief, 12 others Helicopter crash kills India's military chief, 12 others](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638975862_Helicopter.jpg)
Helicopter crash kills India's military chief, 12 others
India's military chief General Bipin Rawat and 12 others were killed in a helicopter crash in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![Philippine military chief visits island in disputed waters Philippine military chief visits island in disputed waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623230468_MANILA.jpg)
Philippine military chief visits island in disputed waters
The visit comes following diplomatic protests made by the Philippines over the presence of hundreds of "Chinese maritime militia" vessels.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612148487_MYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi
The army said it had carried out the detentions in response to "election fraud", handing power to military chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Mon Feb 01 2021
!['Butcher of Bosnia' genocide appeal to open 'Butcher of Bosnia' genocide appeal to open](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598320496_BOSNIA.jpg)
'Butcher of Bosnia' genocide appeal to open
Bosnian Serb military chief was sentenced to life behind bars in 2017 for crimes against humanity and genocide over the Srebrenica massacre.
Tue Aug 25 2020
![U.S. says 'administrative error' blocked Indonesia military chief's travel U.S. says 'administrative error' blocked Indonesia military chief's travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81508674432_GatotNurmantyo.jpg)
U.S. says 'administrative error' blocked Indonesia military chief's travel
General Gatot Nurmantyo was about to board a flight to the United States on Saturday when he was told that the Customs and Border Protection Agency had denied him entry.
Wed Oct 25 2017
![Indonesia to demand answers after military chief denied U.S. entry Indonesia to demand answers after military chief denied U.S. entry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81508674432_GatotNurmantyo.jpg)
Indonesia to demand answers after military chief denied U.S. entry
Indonesia's Armed Forces Commander General Gatot Nurmantyo was about to board a flight on Saturday when the airline informed him that U.S. authorities had denied him entry.
Sun Oct 22 2017
![US insists not involved in Turkey military coup bid US insists not involved in Turkey military coup bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51468807134_Turkey.jpg)
US insists not involved in Turkey military coup bid
A top military chief and other officials insisted that the United States was not involved in the attempted military coup in Turkey.
Fri Jul 29 2016
![Indonesia brings back ex-ministers Wiranto, Indrawati Indonesia brings back ex-ministers Wiranto, Indrawati](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81469600887_Wiranto.jpg)
Indonesia brings back ex-ministers Wiranto, Indrawati
World Bank's Sri Mulyani Indrawati has been named Finance Minister while controversial former military chief Wiranto is Security Minister.
Wed Jul 27 2016
![Israeli strike kills wife, child of Gaza military chief: Hamas Israeli strike kills wife, child of Gaza military chief: Hamas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/81396407735_295x200.jpg)
Israeli strike kills wife, child of Gaza military chief: Hamas
An Israeli air strike on Gaza City killed the wife and infant daughter of elusive Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, the Islamist group said early Wednesday.
Wed Aug 20 2014
![Rebel forces unravel as Ukraine military cuts off key stronghold Rebel forces unravel as Ukraine military cuts off key stronghold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/41405694226_295x200.jpg)
Rebel forces unravel as Ukraine military cuts off key stronghold
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have suffered dramatic setbacks after top military chiefs quit and Kiev's forces pummeled their strongholds, cutting off a key rebel-held city.
Fri Aug 15 2014
![Philippines says China fired water cannon at disputed shoal Philippines says China fired water cannon at disputed shoal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://static.astroawani.com/images/default_295x200.jpg)
Philippines says China fired water cannon at disputed shoal
The Philippines' military chief on Monday accused China's coast guard of firing water cannon at Filipino fishermen for the first time to drive them away from a disputed sea shoal.
Mon Feb 24 2014
New army chief ready for war against M23
The newly appointed Congolese military chief said his forces are ready to prepare for war after the string of defeats and retreats suffered at the hands of the M23 rebels in eastern Congo.
Fri Nov 30 2012
![Israel kills Hamas military chief in Gaza Israel kills Hamas military chief in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/61352942974_295x200.jpg)
Israel kills Hamas military chief in Gaza
Israel carried out a blistering offensive of more than 50 airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, assassinating Hamas' military commander.
Wed Nov 14 2012
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025