Pakistani Taliban attacks police outpost, killing three officers
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb attack on a police post in northern Pakistan.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Police post pictures of 75 wanted persons on Facebook
They are among 1,770 individuals wanted by Pahang police for investigation of cases between 2010 and 2016.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Nearly 90,000 Rohingya escape Myanmar violence as humanitarian crisis looms
The bloodshed in Myanmar's northwestern Rakhine state was triggered by an attack on Aug. 25 on dozens of police posts and an army base by Rohingya insurgents.
Mon Sep 04 2017
Myanmar army battles Rohingya insurgents; thousands flee
The fighting triggered by coordinated attacks on Friday by insurgents wielding sticks, knives and crude bombs on 30 police posts and an army base has killed 104 people.
Tue Aug 29 2017
At least 71 killed in Myanmar as Rohingya insurgents stage major attack
Muslim militants in Myanmar staged a coordinated attack on 30 police posts and an army base in Rakhine state on Friday, the government said.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Indonesian militants planned New Year's assault with machetes - police
The plot was broken up after police arrested two of the would-be attackers who led them to their hideout, where police shot dead their two co-conspirators on Sunday.
Mon Dec 26 2016
30,000 displaced by violence in Myanmar's Rakhine: UN
Troops have poured into a strip of land along the Bangladesh border, an area which is largely home to the stateless Muslim Rohingya minority, since coordinated attacks on police posts last month.
Sat Nov 19 2016
Terrified residents flee northern Myanmar as crackdown widens
Local officials believe hundreds of people from the area spent months planning attacks on police posts along the Bangladesh border that sparked the crisis this week.
Fri Oct 14 2016
Jakarta attacks: All you need to know
Here is what we know so far about the Jakarta blasts.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Malaysians in Jakarta safe, says Wisma Putra
No Malaysians were affected by the Jakarta blasts today, Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Thu Jan 14 2016
No indication DAISH behind Indonesia attack - intelligence chief
There were no indications that Islamic State militants were behind a gun and bomb attack in Jakarta, the head of the national intelligence agency said.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Police postpone investigations on information leak involving MACC - IGP
Police will temporarily postpone the investigations on MACC's alleged leakage of information which was published in the Sarawak Report portal.
Sat Aug 08 2015
India on alert after deadly attack on police post
At least five people were killed when attackers stormed a police station near India's border with Pakistan.
Mon Jul 27 2015
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