British PM Sunak's protection officer arrested for alleged election timing bets
The arrest comes after a senior aide to Rishi Sunak admitted that he also was being investigated by the Gambling Commission.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Opposition win in South Korea election to deepen policy stalemate for Yoon
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and other senior aides had also offered to resign after the election defeat, it was reported.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Royal aide says Meghan anticipated father leaking letter
British royal Meghan told a former senior aide that a handwritten letter she wrote to her father could be leaked to the press.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Senior aide to Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to 20 years in prison
Win Htein was arrested in the aftermath of a coup that has plunged Myanmar into chaos and ended a decade of tentative democratic rule.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Pence staff hit by COVID-19 outbreak as Biden says Trump has surrendered to pandemic
Multiple senior aides to Pence also tested positive for COVID-19, the White House chief of staff said.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Cameron advisor quits after child porn arrest
A senior aide to British Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned after being arrested on suspicion of child pornography offences, Downing Street confirmed Monday.
Tue Mar 04 2014
Chavez suffered 'complications' but recovering
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez experienced "complications," including bleeding, during his cancer surgery, but is showing positive signs of recovery, senior aides say.
Fri Dec 14 2012
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