Putin says Yanukovych has no political future
Putin said Ukraine's fugitive President Viktor Yanukovych has no political future, and Russia gave him shelter only to save his life.
Wed Mar 05 2014
The mysterious documents Ukraine's leader dumped in a river
In a haste to leave Kiev, embattled Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych has apparently left behind quite a paper trail.
Wed Feb 26 2014
Ukrainian lawmakers vote to oust Yanukovych, free rival Tymoshenko
The political order of Ukraine was overturned when voters dismissed President Viktor Yanukovych from office and freed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko.
Sun Feb 23 2014
Days of deadly unrest in Kiev
A chronology of events which begins from the opposition taking control of Kiev to the close collapse of the regime's President Viktor Yanukovych.
Sat Feb 22 2014
Ukraine president: Tentative deal clinched; early presidential elections called
Ukraine's embattled President Viktor Yanukovych said Friday he was calling an early presidential poll and a tentative deal has been clinched.
Fri Feb 21 2014
Ukraine president, opposition reach deal to end crisis
Deal could include changes to the constitution, a coalition government and early presidential elections in December
Fri Feb 21 2014
Protesters brace for fresh assault; 25 dies in worst ever clashes in Kiev
Protesters braced for a fresh assault by riot police in central Kiev after a day of clashes left at least 25 people dead.
Wed Feb 19 2014
Ukraine leader meets Putin amid crisis
Ukraine's embattled President Viktor Yanukovych returned to protest-hit Kiev on Saturday after holding crisis talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Ukrainian opposition defiant after PM job offer
The Ukrainian opposition vowed to press on with protests despite an offer of top posts made by President Viktor Yanukovych as protesters took control of another building in the capital Sunday.
Sun Jan 26 2014
Clashes break out despite Ukraine leader's deal offer
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych offered sweeping concessions for the opposition to end a deadly crisis.
Sun Jan 26 2014
Ukraine passes laws to crack down on protests
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has signed into law a bill aimed at curbing anti-government protests.
Sat Jan 18 2014
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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