Bangladesh floods maroon nearly three million people, kill two
Roads were severed, isolating communities and hampering relief efforts, according to disaster management and relief officials.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police
Three victims reported being attacked by 20 masked men with clubs and machetes over a drug territory dispute, police said.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Severed human finger mailed to Paris' Elysee Palace: Reports
The finger has been "put in the refrigerator where the police keep their food", the report said.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Landslide kills at least 10 in Indonesia's remote Natuna region
The number of fatalities may rise and that communications in the area had been severed, a disaster official said.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Salman Rushdie, novelist who drew death threats, on ventilator after New York stabbing
Salman will likely lose one eye; the nerves in his arm were severed; and his liver was stabbed and damaged, Andrew Wylie said.
Sat Aug 13 2022
German man leaves severed human head at courthouse
A body was found a few hundred meters away on the Rhine River.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Severed head of missing Nigerian lawmaker found in park - Police
The violence in the southeast is another layer of insecurity in Nigeria, where kidnappings for ransom are common.
Mon May 23 2022
Asia Pacific food running out, Philippine typhoon survivors warn
Damaged roads, flooding, and severed power and communication lines hampered relief efforts.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 13; dozens injured
The eruption severed a strategic bridge connecting two areas in the nearby district of Lumajang with the city of Malang and wrecked buildings.
Sun Dec 05 2021
Severed head, body parts and kidnappings on Mexico midterm election day
It has been bloodiest in Mexico's recent history with 97 politicians killed and 935 were attacked.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Meghan and Harry to lift lid on royal split in Oprah interview
Having severed their official royal ties, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will explain why they abandoned Britain to move to California.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Johnny Depp's former estate manager found star's severed fingertip, court hears
Depp, 57, is suing the publisher of Britain's Sun newspaper for libel over an article in 2018 in which it labelled him a wife-beater and referred to -overwhelming evidence- that he had attacked Heard.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Netflix cuts ties with Kevin Spacey after sexual misconduct allegations
Netflix severed ties with Kevin Spacey on Friday, saying it will not be involved in any production of "House of Cards".
Sat Nov 04 2017
Mauritania breaks diplomatic ties with Qatar
The West African country of Mauritania, a member of the Arab League, severed ties with Qatar on Tuesday over allegations it "supports terrorists".
Wed Jun 07 2017
Qatar crisis: What we know so far
Several Arab states and Egypt severed their ties with Qatar on Monday in a dispute over Doha's support for militant groups.
Mon Jun 05 2017
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