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
Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
The exchange was seen as a strategic move by both, the US President Joe Biden administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Putin says Russia could deploy missiles in striking distance of the West
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the West was wrong to assume Russia would never use nuclear weapons.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Russia's Putin proposes reappointing Mishustin as prime minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed reappointing Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, keeping Putin's chief technocrat in charge of the government as Moscow presses its war in Ukraine.
Fri May 10 2024
Putin delivers mixed tribute to Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin after deadly plane crash
The presumed death of Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves Russian President Vladimir Putin stronger in the short term.
Fri Aug 25 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
Kim Jong Un extends full support to Putin amid war in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday expressed full support for Russian President Vladimir Putin despite international condemnation of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Sun Jun 12 2022
Putin signs law on non-compliance with ECHR decisions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law on non-compliance by Russia with the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the Kremlin said Saturday.
Sun Jun 12 2022
US sanctions Russia's Putin, top officials over Ukraine invasion
The US government on Friday joined European countries in slapping sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sat Feb 26 2022
Britain says Russia's Putin could drag out Ukraine crisis for months
Russian President Vladimir Putin could drag out the Ukraine crisis for months in an attempt to challenge Western unity.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Paris says Putin agreed to start no new manoeuvres near Ukraine for now
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised not to carry out new military initiatives near Ukraine for the time being.
Tue Feb 08 2022
China not worried about any 'domino effect' of Olympic boycotts
Russian President Vladimir Putin is the only leader of a major country who has publicly accepted an invitation.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Russia responds to all requests for COVID-19 vaccines from abroad - PESKOV
Czech President Milos Zeman has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for supplies of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Putin denies involvement in poisoning of Kremlin foe Navalny
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday rejected allegations that the Kremlin was behind the poisoning of his top political foe, opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Fri Dec 18 2020
Putin bursts into laughter after his minister suggests exporting pork to Indonesia
Russian President Vladimir Putin couldn't help it but burst into laughter during a cabinet meeting after one of his ministers suggested exporting pork to Indonesia.
Mon Oct 16 2017
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024