ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza
ICC mission planned for Gaza, Ramallah, Jerusalem was called off.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Blinken meets Abbas in Ramallah, says US opposes Israeli settlement expansion
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Tuesday.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Five Palestinians killed in deadly West Bank incidents
In Ramallah, hundreds gathered outside a hospital to pay their respects to the family of the two brothers, both in their early twenties.
Wed Nov 30 2022
UN urges more diplomacy after Israel, Palestine officials meet
Gantz and Abbas met in Ramallah in an exceptionally rare sit-down on Sunday.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Palestinian sister and brother shot dead at checkpoint in suspected stabbing attempt
A young Palestinian mother of two and her teenage brother were shot dead by Israeli forces at a busy checkpoint between Jerusalem and the West Bank city of Ramallah on Wednesday.
Thu Apr 28 2016
NBC's Coca-cola plant in Gaza to begin operations in Oct
The US$20 million (RM85 million) plant would be the fourth Coca-Cola plant in Palestine after Jericho, Ramallah and Tulkarem.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Israeli settlers torch West Bank mosque: Officials
Israeli settlers torched a mosque near the West Bank town of Ramallah overnight as violence intensified in the occupied territory.
Wed Nov 12 2014
UN chief Ban to visit Gaza on Tuesday
Ban Ki-moon says the visit is to listen directly to the people of Gaza.
Sun Oct 12 2014
Israeli bludgeoned to death in West Bank
An Israeli man was beaten to death with blunt instruments while a woman injured in an apparent militant attack by Palestinians.
Fri Oct 11 2013
Israel, Palestinians trade barbs over settler homes
Israeli plans for 1,000 new settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem are "destroying" efforts by Washington's top diplomat to revive the peace process.
Sun Jun 09 2013
Obama 'to arrive in Jerusalem on March 20'
US President Barack Obama is expected to arrive in Jerusalem on March 20 for a three-day trip which will also take him to the West Bank city of Ramallah.
Tue Feb 12 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024