As fighting rages in Mariupol, Ukraine's Zelenskiy appeals for help from Israel
Zelenskiy addresses the Israeli parliament and questions Israel's reluctance to sell its Iron Dome missile defence system to Ukraine.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Israel airstrikes kill 20 in Gaza, Palestinians say, after militants fire rockets at Jerusalem
The rocket fire and Israeli air strikes continued late into the night, with Palestinians reporting loud explosions.
Tue May 11 2021
US 'ready' to install more THAAD launchers - Pentagon
US is ready to deploy the remaining parts of an advanced missile defence system to South Korea, the Pentagon said Monday with tensions rising over North Korea's latest missile test.
Tue Aug 01 2017
Trump's demand Seoul pay for THAAD will test ties as Moon presidency looms
In an exclusive interview, Trump told Reuters on Thursday that he wants South Korea to pay for the $1 billion Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system.
Fri Apr 28 2017
US moves THAAD anti-missile to South Korean site, sparking protests
A spokesman said the decision "ignored public opinion and due process" and demanded the deployment be suspended until the next administration was in place and had made its policy decision.
Wed Apr 26 2017
THAAD is for self-defence solely aimed at N. Korea missiles: official
The ongoing deployment of a US missile defence system in South Korea is a self-defence measure aimed solely at North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported a se
Thu Mar 16 2017
N. Korea test-fires submarine-launched missile - Seoul
The missile -- launched from a 2,000-tonne Sinpo-class submarine -- reached an altitude of some 10 kilometres (six miles) before exploding in midair.
Sat Jul 09 2016
US to deploy missiles in South Korea as North riled
The United States is to deploy an advanced missile defence system in South Korea, the two allies said Friday.
Fri Jul 08 2016
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