Putin wins backing from Iran, Turkey for new Syria peace push
Syrian opposition groups, meeting in Saudi Arabia to seek a unified position ahead of peace talks, decided to stick to their demand that Assad leave power.
Wed Nov 22 2017
Syrian HNC opposition group says it supports Astana peace talks
The Syrian government and rebel groups opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad began a nationwide ceasefire on Dec. 30 brokered by Moscow and Ankara.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Thai junta detains opposition leaders ahead of anti-graft inspection
Thailand's army detained two leaders of an opposition group on Monday who were planning to visit a public park dedicated to the monarchy.
Mon Nov 30 2015
At least 86 killed in Turkey's deadliest attack
Corpses of activists were seen strewn across the ground after the blasts, with the banners they had been holding lying next to them.
Sat Oct 10 2015
Thai opposition group to set up base in West
The location of the headquarters will be decided by July.
Thu Jun 26 2014
Syria opposition condemns child execution
Syria's main opposition group lashed out Monday at the execution a day earlier of a 15-year-old child at the hands of unidentified Islamist gunmen.
Mon Jun 10 2013
Clashes at Cairo demo calling on Morsi to resign
Hundreds of people had marched on Cairo's Tahrir Square on for the protest, called by a number of opposition groups.
Sat May 18 2013
Mortar attacks kill five at Iran exile camp in Iraq
Dozens of mortars and rockets fired on a camp housing Iranian dissidents near Baghdad killed five members of the opposition group early on Saturday, Iraqi security officials said.
Sat Feb 09 2013
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
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