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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Jun 09 2021
EMCO at miners' quarters in Raub from May 14 - Ismail Sabri
The Sungai Batu mine workers' quarters, Batu Talam, Raub, Pahang will be placed under the EMCO from May 14 to 27 after the MOH detected new cases involving mine workers who are Indian nationals.
Wed May 12 2021
Few answers and 28 still missing three days after Brazil dams burst
Of those listed as missing late Sunday, 13 were mine workers. The intensity of the destruction, has meant a slow and laborious rescue effort.
Mon Nov 09 2015
More Tibet landslide bodies recovered
Recovery crews have found 36 bodies after a huge landslide in Tibet buried more than 80 mine workers three days ago.
Mon Apr 01 2013
Body found after China landslide buries 83
Rescue teams found the first body Saturday almost 36 hours after a giant landslide in Tibet buried 83 mine workers.
Sat Mar 30 2013
At least 24 dead in Peru bus crash
At least 24 people, most of them mine workers, were killed Wednesday when their bus plunged into a ravine in southern Peru, local police said.
Wed Mar 27 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