Israeli troops kill Palestinian girl during West Bank firefight
An Israeli military statement said soldiers hit the girl unintentionally as they returned fire at armed gunmen on a rooftop.
Tue Dec 13 2022
UN security council strongly condemns violence by Myanmar military - Statement
The Security Council urged the Myanmar military to exercise utmost restraint and emphasised that it is closely watching the situation in the country.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Fourth attack on Israelis in uptick in violence
A military statement said the attacker drew a knife during a routine security check in Hebron's Tel Rumeida neighbourhood and wounded the soldier.
Sat Sep 17 2016
Philippines confirms second Canadian hostage beheaded
A military statement also confirmed that a severed head, believed to be Hall's, was found near the Jolo island cathedral Monday night.
Tue Jun 14 2016
Clear SOP on shoot on sight needed - Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Razak said security forces should have a clear Operating Procedure (SOP) in place before they are allowed to shoot on sight intruders in Sabah waters.
Tue Jul 15 2014
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