Five ways Indonesia is tackling under-nutrition in children
Stunting is a major problem in Indonesia, but one municipality is hoping to eliminate it in 2024.
Sun Mar 03 2024
Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants
Gunmen snatched the migrants from a bus on a highway in the municipality of Reynosa, close to Mexico's border with the US.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Eastern Canada's Halifax declares emergency over wildfire
The state of emergency would be in effect for seven days, unless lifted or extended, the municipality said.
Mon May 29 2023
No lingering for a selfie in Portofino, say authorities
In order to improve the flow of tourist traffic, the municipality wants to prevent people from lingering in the densest areas.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Children among those pulled from destroyed buildings in Turkey
Time is running out to reach trapped victims alive under the rubble, but emergency crews are still finding survivors.
Mon Feb 13 2023
At least seven dead after landslides in El Salvador
Two adults and three children were killed when a landslide buried their house in the municipality of Huizucar.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Nine firefighters dead in Brazil cave collapse
The accident occurred early Sunday when 26 firefighters were performing a drill inside a cave in the municipality of Altinopolis.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Gaza Municipality names road as 'Malaysia Street' in appreciation of Malaysian solidarity
Gaza Municipality has named a road in the western district of Gaza city as "Malaysia Street" in commemoration of Malaysia's National Day today and as a sign of Palestinian friendship with Malaysia.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Flood turns Temerloh into island, residents anxious as food running low
Temerloh, a municipality in Pahang has turned into an island after almost all main roads heading to the district completely submerged under floodwaters.
Fri Jan 08 2021
British diplomat saves drowning student in southwest China
Stephen Ellison jumped into the water at a scenic spot in the municipality after spotting the struggling female student.
Tue Nov 17 2020
China approves $12.86 billion high-speed railway project in southwestern China
The project will link Chengdu city in southwestern Sichuan province to cities along the way to Chongqing municipality.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Mexican journalist who wrote about crime found beheaded
The body of Julio Valdivia, 44, who specialized in the "nota roja" journalism that focuses on gruesome crime and violence, was found in the remote Tezonapa municipality.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Battered by cyclone, Philippines suffers flooding, landslides
Cyclone Maring made landfall Tuesday morning over Mauban municipality in the eastern province of Quezon.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Palestinian fatally stabs British woman on Jerusalem train - Israeli police
The incident occurred in a train carriage on the light rail network near Jerusalem's municipality building and the walled Old City.
Fri Apr 14 2017
Baby and 7-year-old girl among six killed in south Mexico
At least one of the six victims in Monday's killing in the municipality of Chilapa was related to the town's former police chief.
Wed Nov 11 2015
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