China satellite launch prompts Taiwan alert ahead of pivotal vote
The security alert sent to mobile phone users in Taiwan said the Chinese satellite had flown over Taiwan airspace.
Tue Jan 09 2024
French high school where teacher was killed Friday evacuated over bomb alert
France was put on its highest security alert following the attack.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Misguided getaway sets off another security alert at Israeli airport
A Palestinian car thief rammed through a checkpoint on the way to Israel's main airport, authorities said.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Pirates escape with tanker ship's diesel oil in Malaysian waters
Armed pirates struck at a Thai tanker ship last Friday in the waters off the Malaysian state of Pahang last Friday and escaped with 1.5 million litres of diesel oil.
Mon Jun 26 2017
Security raised at L.A. rail line after threat warning from foreign country
Federal and Los Angeles officials said on Monday they had been alerted by authorities in another country to a "specific" threat against the city's Red Line commuter rail system
Tue Dec 06 2016
White powder sparks security alert at UK parliament
Parts of the House of Lords, Britain's upper house of parliament, were in lockdown on Thursday after police were called to reports of a suspect package.
Thu Jul 07 2016
Explosion injures three at Shanghai airport: operator
An explosion injured three people and sparked a major security alert at the main international airport in China's commercial hub of Shanghai on Sunday
Sun Jun 12 2016
Man United game abandoned over security alert
A suspicious package has been discovered in the Stretford End stand of Old Trafford.
Sun May 15 2016
Brussels put on maximum alert on risk of Paris-like attack
Belgium put the capital Brussels on maximum security alert on Saturday, shutting the metro and warning people to avoid crowds because of a "serious and imminent" threat by militants.
Sun Nov 22 2015
Thousands of Indian troops deployed after clashes
Authorities declared a high-security alert following the violence triggered over the weekend during which mobs burned houses and a mosque in the state.
Tue Sep 10 2013
Think first before 'Clicking' - MCMC
The 17.5 million local internet users must stress on security, alertness and responsibility when in cyber space.
Wed Aug 14 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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