China says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan
This is aimed at external interference and a small minority of separatists, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Trudeau's minority government survives No-Confidence vote
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority government successfully fended off a no-confidence vote on Wednesday.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Bruised by fresh loss, Canada's Trudeau shows no sign of stepping down
Keeping a minority govt alive can be difficult and how much Justin Trudeau can press ahead with his legislative agenda remains unclear.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Soccer - Ed Sheeran buys minority stake in hometown club Ipswich
Ed Sheeran who often attends Ipswich's home matches, will have an executive box at the Portman Road Stadium, the club said.
Fri Aug 16 2024
INSIGHT - Myanmar's junta terrorised a Rohingya Muslim town. Then rebels burned it down.
The town of Buthidaung in Rakhine state, Myanmar's largest settlement of minority Rohingya, was on fire and under attack.
Sat Aug 03 2024
Rohingya conundrum: Stateless, helpless and unwanted
The Rohingya, a Muslim minority from Myanmar persecuted and run out of their homeland, face a perilous future.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate Leader in November
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader in the Senate history, announced Wednesday that he will step down from the position at the end of the year.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Shehbaz Sharif set for Pakistan's top job as elder brother steps aside
Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam said her father did not want to run minority coalition govt having had clear majorities previously.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Identity documents crucial to help street children escape shackles of poverty
Are the government's endeavours for the upliftment of this minority community insufficient to pave the way for success?
Mon Feb 12 2024
Minority children in US get poorer healthcare, analysis finds
Even after adjusting for type of health insurance, family socioeconomic position, and other health conditions, the disparities were clear.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Less than 50 per cent of scam victims in M'sia report to authorities - Survey
Less than 50 per cent of scam victims in the country seek help from the authorities, with a silent minority taking no action, a survey revealed.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India
Myanmar's military junta is facing its biggest test after three ethnic minority forces launched a coordinated offensive.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president
The Myanmar junta is facing the biggest challenge to its authority, with a surge in attacks by pro-democracy and ethnic minority insurgents.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Ratcliffe considering minority stake in Man United, report says
Sir Jim Ratcliffe may seek a stake in the region of 25 pct as part of a proposal to try to bring the drawn-out sale process to an end.
Tue Oct 03 2023
In India's brutal ethnic war, women are participants as well as victims
Kukis say a loosely formed group of Meitei women is responsible for instigating some of the rapes of women of the minority community.
Tue Aug 08 2023
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
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