US nuclear missile submarine visits S.Korea as allies talk war planning
The allies launched talks to coordinate their responses in the event of a nuclear war with North Korea.
Tue Jul 18 2023
US plans rare nuclear missile submarine visit in message to North Korea
The submarine visit is also seen as a way to reassure South Korea and quell talk in Seoul of developing homegrown nuclear weapons.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Exclusive: North Korea grows nuclear, missiles programs, profits from cyberattacks - UN report
The sanctions monitors noted that there had been a "marked acceleration" of missile testing by Pyongyang.
Sun Feb 06 2022
North Korea developed nuclear, missile programs in 2020: U.N. report
North Korea blew up tunnels at its main nuclear test site, Punggye-ri, in 2018, saying it was proof of its commitment to end nuclear testing.
Tue Feb 09 2021
North Korea's nuclear, missile programs 'serious threat' to security: Pentagon chief
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday said North Korea's nuclear and missile programs pose a global threat.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Putin warns North Korea situation on verge of 'large-scale conflict'
Putin wrote in an article published on the Kremlin's web site ahead of his trip that he favoured negotiations with North Korea instead.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Australia urges China to do more on North Korea threat
North Korea, which has warned Australia could be the target of a strike, test-launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile earlier this month.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Japan PM urges North Korea to refrain from more provocative actions
Tensions on the Korean peninsula have escalated as Donald Trump takes a hard rhetorical line with Kim Jong Un, who has rebuffed admonitions from China and proceeded with missile tests.
Mon Apr 17 2017
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024