Has Tun Mahathir finally met his match?
With the UMNO General Assembly 2015 coming to a close, Astro AWANI's Hafiz Marzukhi is betting it's still early days in the tussle between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his harshest detractor.
Fri Dec 11 2015
BN heavyweights join Tun M in protesting SOSMA detentions
Among the BN leaders present were Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, Tan Sri Sanusi Junid and Datuk Seri Ong Tee Kiat.
Mon Oct 12 2015
Najib faces risk if calls for postponement of 2016 UMNO elections - Sanusi Junid
UMNO chief Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is viewed as facing huge challenges if rumors of a party election at the 2016 UMNO General Assembly are postponed until after GE14 becomes.
Thu May 28 2015
Sanusi Junid's son to go for Khairy's UMNO Youth post
Akhramsyah Sanusi, the son of Umno veteran Tan Sri Sanusi Junid, has announced that he would challenge Khairy Jamaluddin for the Umno Youth chief post in the elections next month.
Sun Sep 15 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