Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president
Tim Walz has pushed a progressive agenda that includes free school meals, goals for tackling climate change, tax cuts for the middle class.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Woman crawls back up after being pushed into ravine, husband arrested for murder attempt
The woman was allegedly beaten, nearly stabbed, and pushed into a ravine by her husband on the East-West Highway near Gerik.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Israel tanks advance deeper in southern Gaza as more ceasefire talks expected
The tanks pushed into the Khan Younis town, forcing tens of thousands of civilians to seek refuge elsewhere.
Wed Jul 24 2024
UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah
The Israeli military has told civilians to go to an "expanded humanitarian zone" some 20 km (12 miles) away.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Israeli forces push into Gaza from north and south
Israeli forces pushed deep into ruins of Gaza's northern edge to recapture an area where they claimed to have defeated Hamas months ago.
Mon May 13 2024
Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town
Reinforcements of junta forces have been trying to advance on Myawaddy for days, but were pushed back in a battle about 40 kilometres away.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Son of Flight MH370 passenger conflicted over honouring the dead
Jiang Hui and families of other passengers have consistently pushed for authorities in Australia, China and M'sia to reopen investigations.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Indonesia to import 1.6 mln tons of rice due to delayed harvest
The harvest season should have been in March-April, but now it's pushed back to April, May, and June, resulting in reduced production.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Woman claims to have been pushed off Penang Bridge during argument
Police said the woman had alleged that she was shoved by her friend, who is a senior police officer from out of state.
Tue Jan 16 2024
'Rat miners' to the rescue: How trapped India tunnel workers were saved
Rescuers successfully pulled out the workers in wheeled stretchers through a wide pipe pushed through the debris after a 17-day ordeal.
Wed Nov 29 2023
New Delhi smog grows more intense as farm fires rage
The plan to make rain via cloud seeding to battle the smog has been pushed back due to unfavourable weather.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Japan billionaire Maezawa's moon flyby pushed back to 2024 or beyond
The billionaire said the plan was for the lunar orbital mission 'dearMoon' was set to take place in 2023, but will now take "a little longer".
Thu Nov 09 2023
Madonna shines in 'Celebration' tour after near-fatal illness
Madonna's show tour was pushed back from its July start date after she was hospitalized in intensive care for a serious bacterial infection.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Authorities try to contain anger in aftermath of Libya floods
Communications went down, some journalists were pushed out and a UN aid team was blocked from the flood-hit city of Derna.
Wed Sep 20 2023
World could face record temperatures in 2023 as El Nino returns
During El Nino, winds blowing west along the equator slow down, and warm water is pushed east, creating warmer surface ocean temperatures.
Thu Apr 20 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