Sri Lanka deploys troops to capital after clash at protest
Pro-government supporters attacking protesters with clubs and iron bars, demolishing and later burning down their tents.
Mon May 09 2022
Venezuela crushes small anti-Maduro uprising at military base
Earlier on Sunday a video circulated on social media showing a group of men in military uniform announcing an uprising in the wake of the creation of a pro-government legislative superbody on Friday.
Mon Aug 07 2017
Bomb blast on bus convoy kills, wounds dozens outside Syria's Aleppo
An explosion near a bus convoy waiting to enter the Syrian city of Aleppo killed or wounded several people on Saturday, pro-government media outlets, pro-opposition activists and a monitor reported.
Sat Apr 15 2017
Time for pro-govt BN social media activists to go on offensive - PM Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said it is time for pro-government Barisan Nasional (BN) social media activists to go on the offensive in cyberspace to defend the government.
Sat Apr 15 2017
Libyan forces advance in Sirte, 14 troops killed, officials say
Libyan forces allied with the U.N.-backed government in Tripoli are close to clearing out the last remnants of the militant group from the former hometown of dead leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Sat Oct 15 2016
22 dead in Yemen triple suicide bombings claimed by IS
The bombings were followed by an attempt to attack a nearby large base of the Saudi-led Arab pro-government coalition.
Fri Mar 25 2016
Egypt's first parliament since 2012 sworn in
Egypt's new parliament convened on Sunday, in its first session in three years, after a legislative election dominated by pro-government candidates in the absence of any opposition.
Mon Jan 11 2016
At least 13 killed, 38 wounded in Yemen wedding bombing: medic
Witnesses said it was an air strike by a pro-government coalition that has been targeting rebel targets since March.
Thu Oct 08 2015
Big wins by pro-govt student groups proof Gen-Y understands govt's struggle - Najib
Datuk Seri Najib said it was the first time in history that the pro-government group won in all the seven campus elections held so far.
Mon Sep 21 2015
Oil prices mixed in Asian trade
Oil prices were mixed in Asia as fighting between pro-government forces and Iran-backed rebels in Yemen fuels fears about supply disruption.
Mon Apr 27 2015
IS claims execution of 11 pro-government fighters in Iraq
A series of photographs shared online showed the Islamic State militant group claiming to have executed 11 pro-government fighters in Iraq.
Tue Apr 21 2015
Nur Jazlan denies joining PKR
The Pulai MP says the rumour was believed to be concocted by a pro-government blogger who is uneasy with him being vocal about weaknesses in the party.
Sun Dec 14 2014
IS: Clashes near border as Turkey denies use of bases
Kurdish fighters engaged in fierce clashes with fighters on the Turkish border near Kobane.
Mon Oct 13 2014
IS jihadists blow up bridge as Iraq forces gain ground in east
Islamic State fighters blew up a key bridge on Friday in Iraq's Salaheddin province as they retreated in the face of an offensive by pro-government forces, officials said.
Fri Oct 03 2014
Thai 'Red Shirts' rally to defend wounded government
Thailand's pro-government "Red Shirts" began massing Saturday in Bangkok to challenge a bid by opposition protesters to install an unelected regime in power after the removal of the prime minister.
Sat May 10 2014
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