Japan ex-PM Abe shooting suspect told police he intended to kill him - NHK
The suspect, who is reported to have been a former Maritime Self-Defense Force member, is currently in police custody.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Dry ice, containers and overworked doctors: The hurdles for Japan's vaccine roll-out
Japan will need to deliver about 870,000 injections a day to inoculate half its population prior to the Olympics Games.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Three missing after Japan military helicopter loses contact over Sea of Japan
Japan's Defense Ministry on Sunday said it was searching for three crew members of a Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) helicopter in the Sea of Japan after contact was lost with the chopper.
Sun Aug 27 2017
Japan spots Chinese aircraft carrier in East China Sea
The eight are expected to sail between the main island of Okinawa Prefecture and the island of Miyako, also Okinawa, to enter the Western Pacific.
Tue Dec 27 2016
As reports of hate crimes spike post election, Muslim women turn to self-defense
A 24-year-old Muslim woman is organizing self-defense classes to teach women how to protect themselves if someone tries to grab their hijab.
Tue Nov 22 2016
'Facebook killer' sentenced to life for wife's US murder
Medina said he acted in self-defense after she threatened him with a knife and following years of abuse. But after six hours' deliberation jurors in November rejected that claim.
Sat Feb 06 2016
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