Bangkok bomb suspect 'confesses' to possession of explosives: police
One of the two men arrested over last month's deadly Bangkok bombing has admitted to a charge of possessing explosives, Thai police said Monday, in the first confession over the attack.
Mon Sep 07 2015
Police seek new suspects in Bangkok blast as more bomb materials found
Police are seeking a Thai woman and an unidentified man after bomb-making materials were discovered over the weekend in an apartment.
Mon Aug 31 2015
Thai police say bomb suspect part of people smuggling gang
National police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri said officers believed the suspect was part of a crime group who helped illegal migrants obtain counterfeit documents.
Sun Aug 30 2015
Bangkok bomb well planned, involved more than 10 people: police
The bomber would have needed several people to survey the site, plan an entry and exit strategy and acquire and make the bomb.
Thu Aug 20 2015
PetroSaudi: Thai official confirms classified documents fabricated
Police officials from Thailand have confirmed a London based news organization fabricated documents implicating Malaysian investment firm 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Sat Jul 18 2015
Seven hurt as car bomb hits Thai tourist island of Samui
A car bomb on the Thai resort island of Samui has wounded seven people, including an Italian girl, police said, in a further blow to the country's tarnished reputation as a top tourist destination.
Sat Apr 11 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