Myanmar court jails photojournalist for 20 years
Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested in late May in Rakhine state while he was reporting on the Cyclone Mocha's impact.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Israeli forces detain 18 Palestinian journalists: Commission
The occupation forces recently arrested journalist Zaina Halawani and photojournalist Wehbe Makiya.
Mon May 31 2021
Reuters Photojournalist of the year: Damir Sagolj
Damir Sagolj has won Reuters photojournalist of the year for his 2016 work.
Fri Mar 03 2017
'Humbled' NBC cameraman recovers from Ebola
A US photojournalist said Tuesday he was grateful to be alive after the hospital treating him declared him now free of Ebola, in a minor victory over the virus that has killed more than 4,500 people.
Wed Oct 22 2014
U.S. tried rescuing Americans held in Syria, officials say
U.S. Special Operations forces staged an unsuccessful operation this summer to rescue photojournalist James Foley and other Americans being held in Syria by Islamic State militants.
Thu Aug 21 2014
Journalist killed in Gaza market attack
Palestinian photojournalist Rami Rayan was killed in an Israeli air strike on a market in Shejaiya, near Gaza City on Wednesday.
Thu Jul 31 2014
Moonlit African migrants image wins World Press Photo
US photojournalist John Stanmeyer has won first prize in the 2014 World Press Photo awards for his image of African migrants near Djibouti city.
Sat Feb 15 2014
Polish photographer kidnapped in Syria is 'alive': ministry
Poland's foreign affairs minister confirmed to radio that Marcin Suder was "alive" but said he could not give any details about his health or whereabouts for his "own good".
Sat Oct 05 2013
Nicaragua deported AFP photojournalist
Nicaragua has deported a Chilean Agence France-Presse photojournalist after detaining him without charges for four days.
Sun May 12 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