Panama Papers revealed 'worldwide problem': Panama president
President Juan Carlos Varela says the Panama Papers leak underscored many countries' vulnerabilities.
Wed May 04 2016
US opens criminal probe linked to Panama Paper revelations: ICIJ
The US Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation involving the leaked Panama Papers on offshore shell companies.
Wed Apr 20 2016
Iceland names new PM, to hold autumn election
Iceland's right-wing government on Wednesday named a new prime minister and said it would hold early elections in the autumn.
Thu Apr 07 2016
Panama Papers: Najib's son says leak does not automatically implicate anybody in any crime
Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Najib says he is no longer involved in the two companies implicated on the recent Panama Papers.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Icelandic PM resigns in wake of Panama Papers scandal: party
Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson has resigned, his party said on Tuesday.
Tue Apr 05 2016
Iceland PM threatens to dissolve parliament, call new elections
Iceland's prime minister on Tuesday threatened to dissolve parliament and call new elections if he were to lose the support of his junior coalition partner
Tue Apr 05 2016
Thousands protest as Panama Papers put pressure on Iceland PM
Iceland's prime minister is in the hot seat after the leaked "Panama Papers" sparked allegations that he and his wife used an offshore firm to hide million-dollar investments.
Tue Apr 05 2016
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