Ukraine sacks two senior ministers at heart of wartime economy
A majority of 272 lawmakers voted to dismiss Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Thu May 09 2024
Israel sacks two officers after finding grave errors in strike on aid workers
The inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in an air strike in Gaza found serious errors and breaches of procedure by the military.
Fri Apr 05 2024
UK PM Sunak sacks interior minister Braverman over protest comments
Rishi Sunak sacked Suella Braverman, part of a wider reshuffle after she criticised the police's handling of a pro-Palestinian march.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Netanyahu sacks defence minister, sparking mass protests
Tens of thousands take to streets to protest dismissal.
Mon Mar 27 2023
PKR sacks Tian Chua, four other members
Chua Tian Chang or better known as Tian Chua and four PKR members have been sacked from the party for contesting in the GE15 and the 12th Sarawak State Election without the party's consent.
Sun Jan 08 2023
North Korea's Kim sacks No. 2 military official
Pyongyang's year-end party gathering has often been used to announce personnel reshuffles and major policy decisions.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Police seize syabu worth RM11.5 mln in drug bust in Setiawangsa
Police found 13 sacks containing 310 packages of 'Guanyingwang' Chinese tea in golden yellow and green believed to contain syabu.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Japanese premier sacks minister amid falling Cabinet approval rating
Fumio Kishida on Tuesday sacked a minister over political funds scandal as the chief executive's Cabinet is struggling with an approval rating.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Philippines street transforms into Christmas wonderland with Santas and snowfall
More than 50 sacks of rock salt covered the ground to create a wintry look in a city where temperatures have hovered close to 30 degrees Celsius.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner
The former staffer said employees had left jobs at the headquarters because of a climate of bullying, fear and "ritual humiliation".
Wed Nov 23 2022
Amanah sacks its Kedah chairman
Amanah has sacked its Kedah chairman, Datuk Phalrolrazi Mohd Zawawi, today for violating the party's constitution.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Indonesian president sacks trade minister after palm oil export uproar
Joko Widodo announced a cabinet reshuffle, names new trade minister.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Families confront horror after 11 babies die in Senegal hospital fire
Senegal President Macky Sall on Thursday sacks his health minister, Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr, a government decree showed.
Fri May 27 2022
Police dispose of firecrackers worth RM 4.1 million
Police have disposed of 1,059 boxes and 35 gunny sacks of firecrackers and fireworks of various types, estimated to be worth RM4.1 million, seized in a raid at two premises in Taman Kepong.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Cigarette butts, oyster sacks, airbags: the craziest objects that have been transformed into fashion pieces
Here are three polluting everyday objects that might inspire you ahead of World Recycling Day.
Sat Mar 19 2022
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