North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world
More than a dozen missions may close, likely because of international sanctions, a trend of Pyongyang's disengaging globally.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Myanmar Supreme Court to hear appeal of jailed former leader Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi is serving 33 years in prison after convictions in more than a dozen cases.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Three drown, many feared missing in migrant shipwreck off Greece
More than a dozen were believed to be missing in the second migrant shipwreck off Greece this week.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Relatives of 737 MAX crash victims to speak at Boeing arraignment
More than a dozen relatives of people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes plan to speak at a federal court arraignment for the planemaker.
Tue Jan 24 2023
More than 30 migrants dead, more than a dozen rescued in Syrian waters
The Syrian transport ministry cited survivors as saying the boat left from Lebanon with between 120 and 150 people onboard.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Factbox: Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth's home and now final resting place
Windsor Castle is the resting place of more than a dozen English and British kings and queens.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Three killed in strong earthquakes in Iran
At least three people were killed and more than a dozen wounded when a magnitude-6.1 earthquake jolted the Hormozgan province of Iran early Saturday.
Sat Jul 02 2022
'Lightyear' makers unfazed by bans in places with 'backward beliefs'
More than a dozen Muslim-majority countries have refused to show "Lightyear".
Sat Jun 18 2022
Retired passenger jet perched on Bali cliff to lure tourists
More than a dozen workers used cranes to assemble parts of a Boeing 737 on a cliff near the Nyang Nyang beach this week.
Sat Sep 18 2021
No reason for France to reject AstraZeneca vaccine - Government spokesman
More than a dozen nations including France had suspended its use following an investigation into reports of blood disorders.
Fri Mar 19 2021
More than a dozen killed in Peru nightclub crush as police raid clandestine party
11 of the 13 dead tested positive for COVID-19 an Fifteen of the 23 people detained by police also tested positive.
Mon Aug 24 2020
Prison authorities apologise after scantily-clad women entertain inmates
Wardens in full uniform and more than a dozen inmates can be seen watching on in a prison yard.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Clashes at French far-right leader Le Pen rally in Corsica
Skirmishes broke out on Saturday ahead of a campaign rally by French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, prompting the removal of more than a dozen protesters and the evacuation of the hall in Ajaccio.
Sun Apr 09 2017
Swedish police arrest man over truck attack which killed four
Swedish police have arrested a man they suspect rammed a hijacked beer delivery truck into a crowd in central Stockholm, killing four people and wounding more than a dozen in a terror crime.
Sat Apr 08 2017
1 child killed, 13 people hospitalised after carbon monoxide leak at hotel pool
One child was killed and more than a dozen other people were injured in southwest Michigan on Saturday after a carbon monoxide leak in the indoor pool of a hotel in Niles.
Sun Apr 02 2017
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