Israeli teams will continue meetings on US ceasefire proposals, Netanyahu says
Israeli teams had meetings to discuss the U.S. ceasefire proposals with Lebanon on Thursday and will continue discussions in the days ahead.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Blinken tells Israel escalation will make civilian return more difficult
Israel rejected global calls on Thursday for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah movement, defying its biggest ally in Washington.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Alabama executes convicted murderer in second-ever nitrogen gas execution
Alabama executed convicted murderer Alan Miller on Thursday in the second-ever nitrogen-asphyxiation execution.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000
This round of negotiations opened on Thursday, and the talks would resume on Friday for a second day, Qatari and US officials said.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards
The US has said it expects indirect talks to go ahead as planned in Qatar's capital Doha on Thursday.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Olympics - What's happening on Day 13 of Paris Games on Thursday
Marathon swimming is set to get underway amid concerns over water pollution in the river Seine.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row
Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics mid-fight on Thursday after she sustained a series of crunching blows from Imane Khelif.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Olympics - What's happening on Day Six of Paris Games on Thursday
Simone Biles is a heavy favourite to win her ninth Olympic medal in Thursday's gymnastics all-around final.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Hamas chief to be buried in Doha after Tehran funeral on Thursday, statement
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated early on Wednesday morning in Iran.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, echoing Wall Street's record-breaking rally
Bursa Malaysia continued its uptrend on Thursday amidst bullish global risk appetite after the Wall Street hit another record high.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Bursa Malaysia up in early trade, tracking Wall St rally overnight
Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound in early trade on Thursday, tracking Wall Street's upbeat performance overnight.
Thu May 16 2024
Greek Gov't survives no-confidence motion
The Greek government survived on Thursday a no-confidence motion tabled by the opposition over the handling of a series of crises and challenges.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Bangladesh building fire kills at least 43, injures dozens
The fire originated in a popular biryani restaurant in Dhaka's Bailey Road late on Thursday and quickly spread to other floors, killing at least 43 people.
Fri Mar 01 2024
US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will be in the US Capitol on Thursday to testify before lawmakers about his secret hospitalisation last month to be treated for prostate cancer
Thu Feb 29 2024
New Zealand's smoking ban goes up in smoke
New Zealand has overturned laws that would have banned the sale of cigarettes to future generations, the government said on Thursday, reported German news agency (dpa).
Thu Feb 29 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