Russia says more than 30,000 evacuated from areas bordering Ukraine
Some 30,415 people including nearly 8,000 children have been evacuated from areas bordering Ukraine due to shelling and attacks.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, forcing people to flee again
Heavy shelling and gunfire hit the tents of displaced families in the Al-Mawasi area, further to the west of the coastal enclave.
Thu Jun 20 2024
A 98-year-old Ukraine woman walks 10 km under shelling to escape Russians
Lidia Stepanivna said she walked under shelling without food or water, supporting herself with sticks and sleeping on the ground.
Fri May 03 2024
Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north
Strikes by air and shelling from tanks on the ground were also reported in central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Gazans live on memories of past Eid festivals as war ruins special day
After six months of war, their focus is on surviving Israeli air strikes, shelling, a ground offensive and a humanitarian crisis.
Thu Apr 11 2024
2 killed, 8 injured in shelling attack in Southern Myanmar
Two people were killed and eight others injured in a shelling attack in southern Myanmar's Taninthayi Region on Thursday.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Israeli shelling hits south Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire
Hezbollah and Palestinian faction Hamas both claimed attacks from Lebanon.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Women, children among 29 killed as artillery hits Myanmar refugee camp - media, sources
The shelling took place close to midnight, when artillery hit the refugee camp from a base in the border town of Laiza.
Tue Oct 10 2023
UN: Israeli attacks on Gaza displace 123,000 people
Israeli airstrikes and shelling have hit houses and apartment buildings, with four large residential towers in Gaza City destroyed.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Shelling, looting in Sudan's capital as military factions battle for eighth week
More than 1.2 million people have been displaced within Sudan.
Tue Jun 06 2023
A journey across Sudan's capital Khartoum, a city transformed by war
Air strikes, shelling and gun battles have ripped across the city day and night, despite repeated promises of ceasefires.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled
Reports of shelling around the plant fuelled fears of a radiation disaster.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Ukraine narrowly escapes nuclear catastrophe as plant loses power, Zelenskiy says
Electricity to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was cut for hours due to Russian shelling in the area.
Fri Aug 26 2022
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Wed Aug 10 2022
Ukraine health crisis worsens as medics work amid shelling
There have been 434 attacks on healthcare facilities in the country, out of 615 such attacks reported this year worldwide, WHO data shows.
Thu Aug 04 2022
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