Nepal closes schools as deaths from heavy rains hit 151
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation.
Mon Sep 30 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East
For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Parking spot scuffle: Victim receives 35 stitches - Police
Police were alerted by a woman who reported that her nephew had been slashed on the head by the suspect.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Twenty-one dead as bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into Nepal river
Police and army teams climbed down long metal ladders to reach the river, using ropes to pull out the injured and dead.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board
The helicopter lost contact with air traffic control three minutes after takeoff, crashed in a forest outside Nepal's capital Kathmandu.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Nepal plane crash at Kathmandu airport kills 18
The plane was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians to Pokhara city to repair another aircraft, officials said.
Wed Jul 24 2024
No hope of survivors in Nepal bus accident, 55 still missing
Hundreds of security personnel resumed searches for the missing buses and passengers, over 72 hours after the accident.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Nepal court sentences 'Buddha Boy' to 10 years in jail for sexual abuse
A court official said the judge had also ordered Ram Bahadur Bamjon to pay $3,750 in compensation to the victim.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded
Tourists are stranded in various tourist spots after landslides covered roads with debris and heavy rainfall damaged some bridges.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing
It is very rare for mountaineers to make multiple ascents in a short time.
Wed May 22 2024
Muhyiddin files for leave to review Court of Appeal ruling reinstating power abuse charges
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin claims Court of Appeal did not have the power to reinstate charges against him.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Company allegedly helped by Wan Saiful obtained four-star rating from CIDB, court told
Siti Nooraishah Zainal Abidin explains, the star rating from CIDB is to give recognition to contractors who have the ability and capability.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Pope expels disgraced former bishop, says Belgian church
Roger Vangheluwe who resigned as Bishop of Bruges, admitted more than a decade ago to sexually abusing two nephews, the Belgian church said.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call
Ganesh Rana was reported to have gone to the scene with some friends during the Chinese New Year holiday.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Children traumatised by Nepal quake need aid to rebuild lives - UNICEF
UNICEF said about 200,000 people, including 68,000 children, still need humanitarian assistance to recover from the disaster.
Mon Feb 12 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
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