China sends more jets; Taiwan says it will fight to the end if there's war
China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday in a stepped-up show of force around the island.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Myanmar coup opponents call for new show of force
Hundreds of people have been rounded up by the army since the coup, many of them in night time raids.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Thai protest rivals in show of force on Bangkok streets
Pro democracy and monarchist activists clash on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 student uprising.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Two U.S. bombers hold firing drills with South Korean forces
Two U.S. supersonic bombers conducted live-fire drills on Saturday in South Korea in a show of force following North Korea's test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Sat Jul 08 2017
U.S. submarine makes South Korea port call, North remains defiant
A nuclear-powered U.S. submarine made a port call in South Korea on Tuesday in a show of force amid concerns that North Korea may mark the foundation of its military with a missile launch.
Tue Apr 25 2017
Japanese, U.S. navies plan joint show of force towards North Korea
Japan's navy plans a joint show of force with the U.S. Navy's USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier strike group as it steams towards the Korean peninsula.
Wed Apr 12 2017
US Navy strike group to move towards Korean peninsula - US official
A US Navy strike group will be moving towards the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force, a US official said.
Sun Apr 09 2017
Activity at N. Korea rocket site fuels test concerns
Speculation that Pyongyang is preparing such a show of force has been linked to Monday's anniversary of the founding of the North's ruling Workers' Party.
Sun Oct 09 2016
US flies B-52 over South Korea after North Korea's nuclear test
The United States deployed a B-52 bomber on a low-level flight over its ally South Korea on Sunday, in a show of force following North Korea's nuclear test last week.
Sun Jan 10 2016
HK protesters plan fresh show of force after talks collapse
Hong Kong protesters are planning a fresh show of force Friday evening after talks with the government dramatically collapsed.
Fri Oct 10 2014
North Korea fires two missiles into sea
Three rockets were fired in the morning from a multiple launch rocket system in an apparent show of force.
Wed Mar 05 2014
N. Korea patrol boat violated maritime border: South
A North Korean patrol boat repeatedly crossed the disputed Yellow Sea border with the South in an apparent show of force at the start of South Korea-US military drills.
Tue Feb 25 2014
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