Protesters set rubbish on fire as French govt barely survives no-confidence vote
Firefighters scrambled to put out burning rubbish piles left uncollected for days due to strikes.
Tue Mar 21 2023
China races to bolster health system as COVID surge sparks global concern
China scrambled to install hospital beds and build fever screening clinics as COVID cases increased.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Malaysia's political manoeuvring begins after indecisive election
Malaysia's political leaders scrambled on Sunday to secure support from rivals a day after a general election produced a hung parliament.
Sun Nov 20 2022
How the Biden White House scrambled after Poland missile blast
Joe Biden has been adamant that the United States will back Ukraine in its nine-month fight to repel a Russian invasion.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Four killed in Kyiv as Russia unleashes 'kamikaze' drones
Ukrainians had scrambled for cover for the second time in a week as Russia launched attacks with drones and missiles.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Mexico - EMSC
Shaken residents of Mexico City scrambled out of their homes as the earthquake alarm sounded and buildings shuddered.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Greece reports third migrant shipwreck in days, survivors sought
Authorities scrambled a search and rescue operation in the third shipwreck this week involving migrants in Greek waters.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Taiwan says China military trying to wear it out, but it can respond
Taiwan scrambled fighters again on Sunday after 27 Chinese air force planes again entered its air defence identification zone, or ADIZ.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Omicron variant detected in more countries as scientists race to find answers
The detection of Omicron triggered global alarm as governments around the world scrambled to impose new travel curbs.
Mon Nov 29 2021
S.Korea rations urea supply amid shortage leading drivers to panic buy
South Korea has scrambled to secure supply this week flying a military oil tanker to Australia.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Rescuers race to find Haiti quake survivors as death toll hits 1,297
Neighboring countries rushed to send aid and rescuers scrambled to find survivors buried beneath the rubble before a tropical storm hits.
Mon Aug 16 2021
China-Malaysia engagement has not ended but...
The RMAF fighter jets were scrambled to intercept 16 Peoples Liberation Army Air Force planes over Malaysian airspace on May 31, 2021.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Myanmar protesters urge 'guerrilla strikes' as internet blackout widens
Myanmar activists held candle-lit protests overnight and scrambled to find workarounds for a new internet shutdown on Friday.
Fri Apr 02 2021
South Korea scrambles to build container hospital beds to combat third COVID wave
South Korea authorities scrambled on Thursday to build shipping container hospital beds to alleviate medical facilities stretched by the latest coronavirus wave.
Thu Dec 10 2020
India sees record 49,000 new coronavirus cases, drug shortages in places
As the number of cases neared 1.3 million in India, local authorities scrambled to procure generic versions of remdesivir.
Fri Jul 24 2020
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