Smashed hotel room, narcotics found as Liam Payne death probe unfolds
Liam Payne died of multiple traumas and internal bleeding after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, prosecutors said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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
Doctor expected to plead guilty in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
Dr. Mark Chavez has signed an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to a single felony count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Trump to plead not guilty to charges in revised US indictment
The revised indictment obtained last week, includes the same four charges prosecutors brought against Donald Trump last year.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud
Prosecutors alleged the duo helped set up joint venture with 1MDB by falsely claiming their company, PetroSaudi, was backed by Saudi Arabia.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Harvey Weinstein under investigation for additional sexual assaults, prosecutor says
Prosecutors intend to seek a new indictment after Harvey Weinstein's previous conviction was overturned.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Gaza hospital staff questioned by ICC war crimes prosecutors, sources say
ICC said it is investigating both sides in the conflict, including both attack by Hamas on Israel and subsequent Israeli offensive in Gaza.
Tue Apr 30 2024
On first day of Trump hush money trial, prosecutors say he corrupted 2016 election
Prosecutors portrayed the payment as criminal effort to deceive voters, while Donald Trump was facing other accusations of sexual behavior.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Prosecutors seek death penalty for mastermind of Vietnam's largest financial scam
Truong My Lan faces a trial on accusations of leading a scam that caused damages of $20 billion.
Tue Mar 19 2024
WikiLeaks' Assange in last-ditch battle to stop US extradition
US prosecutors seeking to put Julian Assange on trial on 18 counts relating to WikiLeaks' release of confidential US military records.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Italy court hands lifetime sentence to Pakistani parents in 'honour killing' case
Prosecutors said the family of Saman Abbas was angered when they found out she had a boyfriend in Italy.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe
Antonio Costa resigned hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff in an investigation into alleged corruption.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Trump not immune from criminal charges in 2020 election case, prosecutors say
No constitutional provision or historical practice supports conferring absolute immunity from criminal prosecution on a former president.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Prosecutors to recharge Alec Baldwin for 'Rust' shooting
Alec Baldwin's case will be brought before a grand jury in mid-November, special prosecutor Kari Morrissey said.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Deadly Indonesian cough syrup was almost pure toxin, court papers show
Indonesian drugmaker Afi Farma used ingredients with toxin concentrations of up to 99% in 70 batches of medicine, prosecutors said.
Fri Oct 13 2023
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