US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official
The Republican-controlled House approved two articles of impeachment accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
Wed Feb 14 2024
U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that could force a partial shutdown of the U.S. government by next week.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Trump celebrates at White House as Supreme Court nominee confirmed
It came little more than an hour after the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Barrett to the lifetime appointment on a 52-48 vote.
Tue Oct 27 2020
What happens if a US presidential candidate exits the race?
Here is a look at some of the potential scenarios in the event a nominee exits the race.
Sun Oct 04 2020
U.S. House approves disaster funds as Trump criticizes Puerto Rico
The Republican-controlled House voted 353-69 to approve $36.5 billion in emergency relief for Puerto Rico and other areas hit by recent disasters.
Fri Oct 13 2017
US House passes bill to repeal Obamacare
The US Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday pushed through a health bill aimed to repeal and replace major parts of Obamacare.
Fri May 05 2017
President Obama's State of the Union Address
For the first time the White House released an advance copy of the president's State of the Union speech online to the public before it began -- rather than sharing an embargoed copy with reporters.
Wed Jan 21 2015
Obama to say US turning the page on 'vicious recession'
President Barack Obama will draw a line under years of economic hardship during his State of the Union address Tuesday, directly challenging his Republican foes to help the middle class.
Wed Jan 21 2015
Congress 'playing with fire' on debt ceiling: Lew
Speaker John Boehner said the Republican-controlled House would not raise the US debt ceiling without concessions from the White House.
Sun Oct 06 2013
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