North Korean youth group donates rocket launchers to military - Media
The Korean Children's Union, a political youth group set up to promote the North's political ideology including "Juche", or self reliance.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Inside South Korea's race to become one of the world's biggest arms dealers
South Korea is using a $13.7 billion arms deal with Poland to lay the groundwork for a military-industrial juggernaut.
Mon May 29 2023
More THAAD launchers to be deployed Thursday
Four more THAAD rocket launchers will be installed this week at the US missile defence base in South Korea, the Ministry of National Defense announced Wednesday despite strong opposition from local re
Thu Sep 07 2017
China installs rocket launchers on disputed South China Sea island
China has installed rocket launchers on a disputed reef in the South China Sea to ward off Vietnamese military combat divers, according to a state-run newspaper.
Wed May 17 2017
Military truck gimmick: Coffee cup to replace 'rocket launcher'
Group Chief Executive Officer Zawara Coffee Sdn Bhd, Kamarul Ariff Karim said, the trucks will be repainted with Zawara's corporate colours - black and purple.
Wed Jul 20 2016
'Military' food truck seized
At first glance, it looked like a military truck, with a grey-camouflage body complete with a 'rocket launcher' attached on the roof.
Wed Jul 20 2016
Eleven shot dead at French satirical weekly, Paris now on highest alert
11 people were killed when gunmen with Kalashnikovs and a rocket-launcher opened fire at French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.
Wed Jan 07 2015
Police confirm explosion in Gurun was due to rocket ammo
The ammunition was of a type used by the Malaysian Armed Forces, Kedah acting police chief Zakaria Yusof says.
Sat Dec 27 2014
Devices fired near US military base in Japan
Devices were fired near US military base in Japan. Authorities suspect a left-wing radical group could be behind the incident.
Fri Nov 29 2013
Europe's cargo carrier separates from rocket
Europe's heaviest-ever cargo carrier to the ISS successfully separated from its rocket launcher an hour after liftoff.
Thu Jun 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