ASEAN holds summit in Laos as Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar crisis
Thailand set to propose a new path for a political solution after a regional peace effort made scant progress.
Wed Oct 09 2024
How patriarchal mindset prevents women in peace efforts
Can Afghan and Syrian women ever be involved in the peace process or will it remain a pipe dream?
Fri Jun 16 2023
Peace effort in Mindanao has to succeed - Anwar
According to Anwar, there are immense opportunities to be reaped by both countries should efforts to attain peace in Mindanao succeed.
Wed Mar 01 2023
For Yemenis fleeing war, US peace efforts offer only faint hope
The Yemen conflict has triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Wed May 12 2021
Sudan - How economic problems forced it to recognise Israel
In October 2020, the Sudanese government went completely against all of the said principles when it agreed to normalise relations with Israel.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Trump's son-in-law launches Middle East peace effort
Kushner, a real estate developer with little experience of international diplomacy or political negotiation, arrived in Israel on Wednesday morning and was due to spend barely 20 hours on the ground.
Thu Jun 22 2017
More than 50 dead in heavy Yemen fighting
Heavy fighting between government forces and rebels in north and west Yemen has left 51 dead, as a new peace efforts appeared to stumble.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Colombian president wins Nobel Prize for peace efforts
Efforts by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to end five decades of war in his country were recognised with the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
Fri Oct 07 2016
Abbas and Netanyahu say willing to meet, but no date set
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been seeking to arrange a meeting between the two in Moscow in a bid to restart peace efforts that have been at a standstill for more than two years.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Israel suspends EU role in peace process with Palestinians
Israel said it was suspending contacts with EU involved in peace efforts with the Palestinians after the bloc started requiring the labelling of exports from Israeli settlement.
Mon Nov 30 2015
GAZA: Death toll soars to 296 as UN's Ban heads to region
The new peace effort came as eight members of a single family were killed in Israeli tank fire in northern Gaza.
Sat Jul 19 2014
Pakistan frees eight Taliban prisoners
Pakistan has released eight Afghan Taliban prisoners, including senior former administration chiefs, in a bid to aid its wartorn neighbour's peace efforts, officials said Tuesday.
Tue Jan 01 2013
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