US bans travel to North Korea from Sept. 1, says Americans should leave
Journalists and humanitarian workers may apply for exceptions to the ban, the department said in a public notice.
Thu Aug 03 2017
North Korea says US student's death a 'mystery to us as well'
A spokesman said Warmbier was "a victim of the policy of strategic patience" of former US President Barack Obama whose government never requested his release.
Sat Jun 24 2017
Family declines autopsy for U.S. student released by North Korea
The Hamilton County Coroner's Office was still conferring on Tuesday with doctors at a Cincinnati hospital who were treating Otto Warmbier, 22, before reaching any conclusions about his death.
Thu Jun 22 2017
South Korea's Moon urges North Korea to return detainees swiftly
Three other U.S. citizens, who are ethnic Koreans, and six South Koreans remain in custody in North Korea.
Tue Jun 20 2017
US student held prisoner by North Korea dies days after release
He was described by doctors caring for him last week as having extensive brain damage that left him in a state of "unresponsive wakefulness."
Tue Jun 20 2017
High-level U.S. visit leads North Korea to free student in coma
Otto Warmbier, an American university student held prisoner in North Korea for 17 months and said by his family to be in a coma.
Wed Jun 14 2017
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