Sri Lanka's ousted president to seek temporary stay in Thailand
Thai authorities said Rajapaksa had no intention of seeking political asylum and would only stay temporarily.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Singapore blogger seeking U.S. asylum regrets posts in home country
Amos Yee, 18, who is currently detained in Illinois, told Reuters that videos he filmed insulting Singapore's late prime minister and various religions were in bad taste.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Malaysia has no extradition plans for Alvin Tan, Ali Abdul Jalil
The government does not intend to extradite controversial blogger Alvin Tan and political activist Ali Abdul Jalil to Malaysia to face legal action.
Wed Dec 10 2014
Dr Kamarulnizam: Alvin needs merit, 'promoter' to get political asylum
Alvin, who is believed to be in Los Angeles, USA, has a few choices if his passport is revoked, says Professor Dr. Mohd Kamarulnizam Abdullah
Mon Dec 08 2014
Ali Abd Jalil seeks political asylum in Sweden
Ali Abd Jalil is faced with three sedition charges for allegedly insulting the Sultan of Selangor and Johor royalty through his Facebook postings.
Sat Oct 25 2014
Snowden has not yet accepted Venezuela asylum - WikiLeaks
Pro-Kremlin lawmaker Alexei Pushkov sparked confusion when he tweeted, which was later deleted, that Snowden had agreed to an offer from Caracas.
Wed Jul 10 2013
Nicaragua willing to give Snowden asylum: president
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said Friday his government was willing to give political asylum to US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.
Sat Jul 06 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