Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack
More than a million Palestinians are sheltering in Rafah, near the border with Egypt.
Mon May 06 2024
Israeli strikes target Hamas in Lebanon and Gaza after rocket attack
Loud blasts rocked different areas of Gaza, as Israel said its jets hit 10 targets including tunnels and weapons manufacturing and development sites of Hamas.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine towns as Putin says he is open to talks
The war on Ukraine did not pause for Christmas despite Russian President Vladimir Putin saying he was open to negotiations, with his forces launching more than 40 rocket attacks on Christmas Day.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Blinken condemns rocket attacks in call with Palestinian leader Abbas - State Department
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a telephone conversation with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, condemned rocket attacks and called for de-escalation of tensions between Palestine and Israel.
Thu May 13 2021
Iraq rocket attack hits US forces, killing contractor
The barrage of rockets hit in and near a military air base occupied by the US-led coalition at Erbil International Airport.
Tue Feb 16 2021
US 'outraged' by rocket attack that killed women, children
The attack and subsequent condemnation come after the U.S. threatened to close its embassy in Baghdad.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Indonesia foils militant plot to attack Singapore
Indonesian police on Friday arrested six suspected militants over a plot to launch a rocket attack on an up-market Singapore waterfront district, officials said.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Israel launches strikes into Syria after rocket attack
Rockets hit an Israeli village near the Lebanese border on Thursday and Israel struck back in the Syrian Golan Heights saying the rare salvo had been launched there by Palestinian militant group.
Fri Aug 21 2015
Israel army says strikes Gaza 'sites'
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the IDF to retaliate forcefully to the Hamas breach of the ceasefire.
Fri Aug 08 2014
Israelis turn to smartphones to track incoming rocket attacks
A Red Alert app has been developed providing real-time alerts when rockets are launched from Gaza.
Fri Jul 11 2014
Israel launches air raids on Gaza after Hamas rocket attacks
Witnesses said several houses were targeted in the raids on the southern Gaza Strip.
Tue Jul 08 2014
Obama talks with Israel, Egypt on Gaza attacks
US President Barack Obama spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi about rocket attacks being launched from Gaza into Israel.
Thu Nov 15 2012
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