Spain to recognise Palestinian statehood by July, leader says - Reports
According to the reports, PM Pedro Sanchez said he expected events to unfold in the conflict ahead of the European Parliament elections in early June
Tue Apr 02 2024
Four dead, up to 14 missing in Spain apartment building fire
Witnesses said the fire, fanned by strong winds, spread to the entire building in about half an hour.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Corpses, body parts of 12 people strewn across Mexico's Monterrey in spate of violence
From the messages that were left (near the bodies), there's a correlation, said Pedro Jardon, the AG of Nuevo Leon.
Wed Sep 27 2023
Soccer - Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits in kiss scandal
Luis Rubiales announced his resignation, confirming he had sent a resignation letter to acting president Pedro Rocha.
Mon Sep 11 2023
Tennis: Djokovic puzzled as leaf-blowers needed at slippery Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic's match was delayed for over an hour as ball boys took to using leaf blowers to dry the grass.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Peru's Toledo returns home to join two other former heads of state in jail
Alejandro Toledo becomes the third head of state to be imprisoned as Peru seeks to shake off years of corruption by its rulers.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Peruvian Congress approves indictment of ex-president Castillo
Peru's Congress on Friday approved the constitutional complaint against former president Pedro Castillo and two former ministers for the alleged crimes of criminal organisation.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Machu Picchu reopens to tourists after closure over civil unrest
The reopening came after an agreement between tourist businesses, authorities, and community leaders to guarantee security at the site.
Thu Feb 16 2023
At least 8 dead in southern Peru landslide, more missing
Officials said another five people are missing after the landslide struck near the town of Secocha, located in Camana province.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Peru protesters, fired up by deaths, march on Lima demanding change
Many people in poorer rural regions vent anger at the Lima political elite over inequality and rising prices.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Peru extends state of emergency in protest-hit cities
Deadly protests against the government have sparked the country's worst violence in 20 years.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Peru's new leader offers early election after six die in protests
Dina Boluarte offers lawmakers a plan to bring elections forward by two years, after the ouster of Pedro Castillo sparked protests.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Two dead and four injured in Peru protests to demand elections
Demonstrators have for days demanded that Peru hold elections rather than allow Boluarte to stay in power until Castillo's term ends.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Explainer: What happens to Peru's former president Castillo now?
Castillo is being held at a complex in the Peruvian capital Lima that is the headquarters of the Department of Special Operations.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president, pledges to heal nation's wounds
Dina Boluarte became Peru's first female president amid a political maelstrom.
Thu Dec 08 2022
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