Spain ex-king under fire over move to UAE
Critics calling it the "worst" destination because corruption allegations he faces have links to the region.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Najib cancels WEF programmes to attend funeral of Saudi King Abdullah
Najib and his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, are scheduled to leave Davos at 4.30 pm and fly off to Riyadh at about noon from Zurich by special aircraft.
Fri Jan 23 2015
Saudi King Abdullah's death sets up complex succession process
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Adbul Aziz died early Friday, setting the stage for a transition of power at a critical moment as the key US ally in the Middle East struggles with falling oil price.
Fri Jan 23 2015
Saudi King Abdullah has died: royal court statement
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz died on Friday and was replaced by Crown Prince Salman, the OPEC-kingpin's royal court said in a statement.
Thu Jan 22 2015
Saudi king slams religious extremists as Muslims mark Ramadan
Saudi King Abdullah on Sunday sharply criticised religious extremists, vowing not to let "a handful of terrorists... terrify Muslims".
Sun Jun 29 2014
Saudi to send three field hospitals to Egypt
Saudi King Abdullah ordered the dispatch of three fully-equipped field hospitals to Egypt.
Sat Aug 17 2013
Saudi backs Egypt against 'terrorism': King Abdullah
Saudi King Abdullah pledged his country's support to Egypt's fight on "terrorism,".
Fri Aug 16 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