China starts new round of war games near Taiwan, offers no end date
The drill serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces, says Chinese military.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Hamas casts doubt on participation in new Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas initially said it was studying the offer but has now hinted it may stay out of the new round of talks.
Mon Aug 12 2024
US imposes new sanctions on Iran for providing drones for Russia
The US announced on Friday a new round of sanctions on Iran over supplies of drones to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
Sat Jan 07 2023
JBPM on alert for new round of floods in Terengganu
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is still on high alert and prepared to deal with the next wave of flood in Terengganu.
Fri Dec 23 2022
US announces additional security assistance for Ukraine
The US on Friday announced a new round of security assistance to Ukraine that included advanced anti-aircraft and aerial defence systems as well as additional ammunition for advanced rocket systems.
Sat Jul 02 2022
Myanmar diplomacy intensifies, EU threatens more sanctions
EU plans to impose a new round of sanctions on the ruling generals and their economic interests in the coming days.
Fri Jun 04 2021
You may soon be able to comment on an exact minute of a YouTube video
The video platform has embarked on a new round of testing with time-stamped comments.
Tue May 04 2021
China senior diplomat says U.S. relations at 'new crossroads'
There was now an opportunity for the two sides to "open a new window of hope" and begin a new round of dialogue.
Sat Jan 02 2021
Indonesia business chamber says 6.4 million jobs lost so far in pandemic
New rounds of layoffs are likely to hit Southeast Asia's biggest economy by August
Fri Jun 19 2020
'Ball in your court' - Britain, EU clash over next Brexit move
Theresa May made clear in a speech she delivered to parliament that she hoped her EU partners would make proposals at a new round of talks opening the way to the next stage of negotiations.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Rattled by Trump, Arab leaders renew call for Palestinian state
They called for a new round of peace talks based on a two-state solution and renewed a 2002 offer of "reconciliation" if Israel quit occupied Arab land and agreed a deal on Palestinian refugees, accor
Thu Mar 30 2017
US weighs more sanctions against Russia over violations in Ukraine
The US is weighing a new round of sanctions against Russia in response to its continued "land-grabbing" in eastern Ukraine despite a cease-fire agreement.
Sun Feb 22 2015
Chavez working during chemotherapy
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is still in charge and mulling political, social and economic policies even as he receives a new round of chemotherapy.
Sun Mar 03 2013
New clashes over Bangladesh Islamist's death sentence
A new round of deadly clashes erupted Friday in Bangladesh, a day after the sentencing to death of a senior Islamist leader.
Fri Mar 01 2013
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