Hamburg police shoot hammer-wielding man ahead of Euro 2024 match
The attacker threatened officers with a sledgehammer and an incendiary device on the sidelines of a Euro 2024 soccer fan parade.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Australia PM condemns graffiti attack on US consulate in Sydney
The US consulate building in Sydney was defaced and sprayed with paint by a person carrying a small sledgehammer.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Cuba's 'Ironman' beats himself with a sledge hammer...and survives unscathed
What shocks the crowd is not the apparent self-mutilation, but rather the fact that he appears to come away unscathed.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Giving blanket moratorium is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut - Tengku Zafrul
Fighting the COVID-19 war is more of a marathon than a sprint; therefore, providing a blanket moratorium is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Rihanna provides soundtrack for latest 'Star Trek Beyond' trailer
Paramount has released the third teaser for its upcoming movie, with the singer's track "Sledgehammer" providing the soundtrack.
Mon Jun 27 2016
China owner smashes up his Maserati in service protest
A wealthy Chinese Maserati owner hired four sledgehammer-wielding men to smash up his $420,000 supercar in protest at poor customer service.
Wed May 15 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024