Iran protests over woman's death persist despite crackdown
Clashes between protesters and security forces persisted across Iran, with tensions especially high in Kurdish regions since Amini's death.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Iranian coroner says Mahsa Amini did not die from blows to body
An Iranian coroner's report reveals that Mahsa Amini died from multiple organ failure caused by cerebral hypoxia.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Iran protests spread, death toll rises as internet curbed
Anger at the death of Amini detained by the morality police fuelled protests for a fifth day and fresh restrictions placed on social media.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Protests flare across Iran in violent unrest over woman's death
Authorities said three people had been killed during unrest over the death of a young woman in police custody.
Wed Sep 21 2022
India's morality police target unmarried couples in hotel rooms
Many view the police raids as just another example of what has been called "moral policing," whereby conservative groups impose strict moral codes on the population.
Thu Aug 13 2015
Morality police target women in Indonesian sharia stronghold
The sharia police's job is to ensure no one breaks the Islamic law of the land.
Wed Jul 24 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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