Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister
The tribunal proceedings saw prosecutors request arrest warrants for 50 individuals, including ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Oct 28 decision on Dr Mahathir’s bid to nullify RCI proceedings
High Court to decide on Oct 28 if Tun Dr Mahathir's challenge to the RCI on Batu Puteh is valid, after today's legal arguments.
Wed Sep 04 2024
PM accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will witness exchange of several MoUs before proceeding to a joint press conference with Narendra Modi.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Court rejects Najib and son's bid to stay bankruptcy proceedings
Today's decision was to stay the bankruptcy proceedings to allow the Special Commissioners of Income Tax (SCIT) hearing to go on first.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Prosecution’s appeal hearing over acquittal of Bung Moktar, wife postponed to Oct 9
The lawyer representing Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin could not attend today's proceedings, as he is unwell due to heart problems.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Defence in Zayn Rayyan's death ordered to report contents in TikTok that are contempt of court
The judge said the court had issued a gag order during the proceedings.
Fri Jul 26 2024
AGC rejects Isham Jalil's representation to offer apology to judiciary
The representation seeking to resolve contempt proceedings against Isham Jalil through an apology was submitted to the AGC on March 25.
Wed Jul 10 2024
High Court dismisses Dr Mahathir's bid for open Batu Puteh RCI proceedings
The High Court here today dismissed Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's application for a judicial review seeking open proceedings for the RCI on the Handling of the Pulau Batu Puteh
Wed Jun 12 2024
June 12 decision on Dr Mahathir's bid in relation to Batu Putih RCI
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is seeking to have proceedings of RCI into handling of issues related to Batu Puteh sovereignty conducted publicly.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Dr Mahathir seeks open proceedings for Batu Puteh RCI, disqualification of panel members
In his supporting affidavit, the former PM said the RCI's decision to not hold the proceedings openly to the public was unreasonable.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Court dismisses arrest warrant request for witness in Lim Guan Eng's case
The court adjourned today's proceedings and directed the witness to submit the MC at the next hearing scheduled for June 7.
Thu May 02 2024
South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government
The proceeding is Asia's first such climate-related litigation, the plaintiffs said, which includes four petitions by children and infants.
Tue Apr 23 2024
PAC to begin proceedings on LTAT, NIISe after Raya - Mas Ermieyati
PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that the LTAT proceeding will commence on June 20, 2024.
Wed Mar 27 2024
World Court to hear arguments on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki will speak first in the legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Dr Mahathir warded in IJN, defamation trial against DPM Zahid adjourned to July 19
IJN sent a letter to court indicating Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was unable to attend court proceedings today due to his health condition.
Tue Feb 13 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
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