Airlines reroute flights after Israeli attack on Iran
Iran closed its airports in Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan and cleared flights from western portion of its airspace after the attack.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Attack on Iran's shrine kills at least one, injures several people - Official
At least seven people were wounded, including two workers at the shrine and two pilgrims, and shops in the area had been closed
Mon Aug 14 2023
Another govt dept engineer in remand for alleged corruption
According to a MACC source, the 40-year-old engineer was arrested yesterday after giving his statement.
Sat Aug 21 2021
"Vaseline Man" hanged over rape of dozens of women in Shiraz, Iran
Iran hanged a 21-year-old man, known as the "Vaseline Man", after convicting him of the rape of dozens of women in the historic southern city of Shiraz.
Mon Jun 06 2016
Muslims can quench thirst in Ramadan: Iran cleric
A senior Iranian cleric fatwa quickly came under fire from Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi.
Fri Jul 19 2013
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