Suspected gunman takes hostages in Japanese post office - Authorities
According to the govt, an undetermined number of hostages were taken by a man "in possession of something like a handgun".
Tue Oct 31 2023
Historic Philippine Post Office building engulfed in flames, reduced to ruins
The iconic Manila Central Post Office succumbed to the flames, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Mon May 22 2023
Retiree loses RM60,000 in parcel scam
The victim received a call from an individual claiming to be from the post office regarding the unclaimed package, police said.
Tue May 24 2022
Ready for a change? Come count penguins in Antarctica!
A British organisation is looking for new seasonal workers to help run the world's most remote post office.
Sun Apr 10 2022
Lithuania delivers letters 50 years after they were posted
The letter, together with 17 others, fell out of a ventilation hole, dirty and crumbled, as a wall was demolished in a former post office.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Pos Malaysia to resume road tax, driving licence renewals from Monday
Pos Malaysia will resume road tax and driving licence renewals at all its post offices from Monday (Aug 9) by appointment.
Sat Aug 07 2021
Civil servant loses RM200,000 to Macau Scam
The victim only realised that he had been deceived when he contacted the Sabah police.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Call centres expose fault line in Japan's pandemic fight
In the past few weeks, 17 infections were confirmed at a post office call centre in the northern island of Hokkaido.
Tue May 05 2020
Proposed 13 more state seats will give Sabah BN better reach
The Election Commission has listed the proposed new seats Thursday, which can be viewed until Oct 14 at post offices and district offices.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Johor police seek public help to trace man who insulted Johor royalty
Muhd Salman Zakaria or Lemey, 30, is last seen working as a clerk at the Kubang Kerian post office, Kelantan.
Sun May 29 2016
Crashed Indonesian plane was carrying nearly $500,000 in cash
An Indonesian passenger plane that crashed with 54 people on board in Papua province was carrying cash worth around $470,000 for remote villages, a post office spokesman said on Monday.
Mon Aug 17 2015
Paris post office hostage-taker surrenders: police
A man who holed up in a post office in a suburb northwest of Paris with two hostages on Friday surrendered and has been arrested.
Fri Jan 16 2015
Gunman holds two hostage in French post office: police
An armed man was holed up in a post office outside Paris on Friday with two hostages, police said, adding there did not appear to be any link to extremist attacks.
Fri Jan 16 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