Israel supreme court rules religious seminary students must be drafted to military
The decree likely to send shockwaves through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there could be no permanent ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas was destroyed
Sun Jun 02 2024
Israel's Netanyahu says Rafah strike went tragically wrong and will be investigated
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike had not been intended to cause civilian casualties.
Tue May 28 2024
Explainer - Why the US is stopping some bomb shipments to Israel
The suspension comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues a military assault on the Palestinian city of Rafah, over the objections of U.S. President Joe Biden.
Thu May 09 2024
Gaza truce talks still deadlocked, Netanyahu sets date for offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date was set for an invasion of Rafah, Gaza's last refuge for displaced Palestinians.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Gaza in 2024: Signs of more devastation, open-ended occupation
The war aims of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gaza's Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar look unattainable in 2024.
Sat Dec 30 2023
Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge in a fiery speech accusing Hamas of executing tied-up children and other atrocities.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Netanyahu's office receives suspicious envelope - Reports
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received a suspicious envelope, which was sent to defence officials for testing.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Voter turnout at Israeli parliamentary election totals 67.2 per cent - State media
With over 70 per cent of votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party gains 31 seats in the 120-seat unicameral parliament Knesset.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Israel's Netanyahu removes Trump from his Twitter banner photo
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dropped U.S. President Donald Trump from the banner photo of his Twitter account on Tuesday.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Netanyahu urges no return to Iran nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an apparent message to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, said there should be no return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by President Donald Trump.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Thousands protest Netanyahu; many ignore Israeli virus rules
Thousands of Israelis resumed their weekly protest Sunday outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's official residence in central Jerusalem.
Mon Sep 21 2020
Thousands of Israelis protest outside Netanyahu's residence
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus official residence in central Jerusalem late Saturday, demanding he resignation.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Interpol approves membership for State of Palestine over Israeli objections
The decision came despite Israeli efforts to delay a vote and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Palestinians' joining the global police agency contravened signed agreements with Israel.
Thu Sep 28 2017
After deadly shooting, Israel says Jerusalem's Noble Sanctuary to reopen Sunday
Israel will reopen the Noble Sanctuary-Temple Mount compound on Sunday, a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday.
Sun Jul 16 2017
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