Huge blast goes off in Somali capital, at least four bodies seen at explosion scene - Reuters witness
The explosion had also damaged four cars and two motor rickshaws.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Suicide bomber kills six police officers in Somali capital - Police
According to authorities, the suicide bomber, who blew himself up, was acting on behalf of Al Shabaab.
Mon May 10 2021
Bombs kill at least 17 people in Somali capital Mogadishu
Two car bombs killed at least 17 people in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Saturday, police said, two weeks after a huge truck bomb killed hundreds of civilians in the city.
Sun Oct 29 2017
Death toll from Somalia bombings jumps to over 300
The number killed in twin bombings in the Somali capital Mogadishu over the weekend has risen to more than 300, the head of the city's ambulance service said on Monday.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Car bomb goes off on busy street in Somali capital Mogadishu - police
A car bomb went off on a busy street in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Sunday, a police officer said.
Sun Jul 30 2017
At least 10 killed by car bomb in Mogadishu claimed by Somalia's al Shabaab
At least 10 people were killed on Tuesday in a car bomb attack on a government building in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Suicide bombing 'kills 16' in Somali capital
Mogadishu residents described a huge blast that could be heard across the city and a plume of smoke that rose above the skyline.
Sun Dec 11 2016
Suspected car bomb strikes near market in Somali capital - police
The blast scene was at a police checkpoint near the vegetable market in Waberi district.
Sat Nov 26 2016
Car bomb kills five soldiers outside Somali president's palace - police
A car bomb claimed by al Shabaab militants killed five soldiers outside the president's palace in the Somali capital of Mogadishu and badly damaged two nearby hotels.
Tue Aug 30 2016
At least 4 dead in attack on Somali police building
Two explosions took place near the police's criminal investigations department headquarters, followed by an exchange of gunfire.
Sun Jul 31 2016
At least 12 killed in Somalia hotel attack: police
At least 12 people were killed in the Somali capital on Sunday in an ongoing attack, after gunmen used a vehicle packed with explosives to blast their way inside a hotel, police said.
Sun Nov 01 2015
At least eight killed in Somali capital car bomb
At least eight people were killed Monday by a car bomb in central Mogadishu.
Mon Mar 18 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