Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
The exchange was seen as a strategic move by both, the US President Joe Biden administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Hamas says no prisoner swap deal with Israel without full cease-fire
The return of Israeli occupation prisoners has three prices, says the Palestinian group Hamas.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base
Venezuela separately returned to the US, fugitive Malaysian businessman known as "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a US Navy bribery case.
Thu Dec 21 2023
No Gaza hostage release before Friday, Israel, US say
The start of the release will take place according to the original agreement between the sides, and not before Friday, said Tzachi Hanegbi.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Israel, Hamas agree first truce, 50 hostages to go free in swap
The official start time for the truce is expected to be announced within 24 hours, with the first hostages to go free on Thursday.
Wed Nov 22 2023
The secret negotiations that led to the Gaza hostages deal
The prisoner swap deal mediated by Qatar and Egypt and has been agreed by Israel, Hamas and the United States.
Wed Nov 22 2023
US and Iran to swap detainees after $6 billion unfrozen
Iran's spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said the funds, which had been frozen in South Korea, would be in Iran's possession today.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Brittney Griner heads for US after prisoner swap; Russian Viktor Bout lands in Moscow
The swap was a high-profile and rare example of cooperation between Washington and Moscow since the invasion.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Take more prisoners, Zelenskiy urges troops after big exchange
Zelenskiy suggests for more after the two sides carried out one of the biggest prisoner swaps so far, exchanging a total of 218 detainees.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Russia, Ukraine announce major surprise prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine carried out an unexpected prisoner swap, the largest since the war began and involving almost 300 people.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Ukraine wins release of 144 soldiers in biggest prisoner swap of war
Majority of them were badly wounded, suffering from gunshot and shrapnel wounds, blast traumas, burns, fractured bones and amputated limbs.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Houthis say prisoner swap deal includes 16 Saudis, brother of Yemen president
The auspices of the United Nations, includes 1,400 Houthi prisoners in return for 823 prisoners including the former defence minister.
Mon Mar 28 2022
White House rebuts idea that Huawei's Meng was freed in prisoner swap
A near-simultaneous release of a top Huawei executive and two Canadians detained shortly after her arrest was not a prisoner swap.
Tue Sep 28 2021
In Israel and beyond, virus vaccines bring political power
Israel's reopening of its economy, combined with a murky prisoner swap with Syria and the arrival of a batch of vaccines in the Gaza Strip.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Yemen's warring parties begin prisoner swap, raising peace prospects
The Saudi-led military coalition and Yemen's Houthi movement agreed last month in Switzerland to exchange 1,081 prisoners.
Fri Oct 16 2020
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