South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock
In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.
Thu May 09 2024
Thai PM walks out of news conference over question on ex-leader Thaksin
Prayuth's enmity with the billionaire Shinawatra family goes back more than a decade.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Malaysia's new PM Anwar says first priority is cost of living
In a news conference, Anwar also said support for his ruling coalition exceeded two-thirds majority in parliament.
Fri Nov 25 2022
The party's over for illegal raves, Italy's new government says
PM Giorgia Meloni told a news conference that Italy needed to tighten the rules to bring it into line with European neighbours.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Greek PM defends migration policy in heated exchange with journalist
The journalist accused Kyriakos Mitsotakis of "narcissistic abuse" during a news conference with the Dutch PM in Athens.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Japan princess overcomes money scandal, PTSD to marry college sweetheart
Their marriage next week will mainly consist of filing paperwork, then holding a news conference.
Thu Oct 21 2021
German chancellor candidate hopeful apologises for laughing during visit to deadly flood zone
A widely shared video showed Laschet joking with colleagues and laughing while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was holding a news conference.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Harris takes on graft in Guatemala and tells migrants 'do not come'
Harris said at a news conference alongside Giammattei. "If you come to our border, you will be turned back."
Tue Jun 08 2021
Tennis - Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion
Osaka announces she would boycott news conferences while in Paris to raise awareness of players' mental well-being.
Mon May 31 2021
New Zealand's largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case
The rest of New Zealand will be put into Level 2 restrictions that limit public gatherings, among others, Ardern told a news conference.
Sat Feb 27 2021
On the cusp of Brexit trade deal, EU and UK hash out final details
There was no official confirmation of a deal but a news conference was expected in London on Thursday morning.
Thu Dec 24 2020
Singapore approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in Asia first
The city-state's top health official, Kenneth Mak, told a news conference that Singapore had secured enough vaccines for all residents.
Mon Dec 14 2020
Hong Kong disqualifies 4 pro-democracy legislators
The four lawmakers Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung confirmed that they were disqualified in a news conference with the press.
Wed Nov 11 2020
At least three killed in Vienna attack involving multiple assailants, locations
Nehammer said at the start of the news conference that "several" people had been killed.
Tue Nov 03 2020
'Do we have enough soap?' - children ask Norway PM about virus
She spoke at her third news conference held specially for children, with adults not allowed to ask questions, since the crisis began.
Thu Sep 03 2020
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