UN chief warns of 'progress under threat' in chemical weapons convention
The recent attack in Syria was a horrific reminder of the stakes, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Thu Apr 27 2017
Malaysia in close contact with OPCW
Malaysia is in close contact with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Fri Mar 03 2017
Past Nobel Peace Prize winners from 2000 - 2014
Under the helms of the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, the Nobel Peace Prize has since been annually awarded.
Fri Oct 09 2015
Malaysian receives a Nobel prize
Mohd Nasarudin Mohd Yusof, a 52-year-old retired Malaysian Armed Forces personnel is among the Nobel Peace Prize 2013 award recipient.
Sun Aug 24 2014
Nobel win hailed for little-known chemical weapons watchdog
The Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons emerged from the shadows in recent months.
Fri Oct 11 2013
OPCW wins the Nobel Peace Prize
The Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have been slowly but surely destroying the world's most dangerous chemical stockpiles.
Fri Oct 11 2013
Nobel Peace Prize for Malala, Congolese doctor or OPCW?
The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced today with teenage Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai seen as the favourite though her chances could be dimmed by her young age.
Fri Oct 11 2013
Chemical arms watchdog adopts Syria plan ahead of UN vote
The draft OPCW document said the watchdog will start inspections no later than October 1 and eliminate all of Syria's chemical weapons by mid-2014.
Fri Sep 27 2013
UN Security Council could vote Friday on Syria resolution: US
The vote would be held if the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) accepts a linked US-Russian plan to put Syrian weapons under international control earlier Friday.
Fri Sep 27 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