Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital
The bomb destroyed 10 cars and damaged several buildings nearby in a well-guarded area near the Presidential Palace.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024
India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says
The captured pirates are due to arrive in India on Saturday and will be handed over to the law enforcement agencies, the official said.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Somalia says it's working to rescue hostages from UN helicopter
The helicopter faced a technical problem forcing it to make an emergency landing in an area controlled by the al Shabaab.
Thu Jan 11 2024
India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea
At least 15 Indian crew members were on board the MV Lila Norfolk, which was hijacked near Somalia's coast.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Horn of Africa: Over 100 killed and 700,000 displaced by El Nino rains
NGO calls for urgent national and international intervention to respond to the massive displacement in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Somalia floods kill 10, displace more than 113,000 a year after drought
Five days of rain and the resulting floods forced residents to flee to a camp for internally displaced people outside the capital Mogadishu.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Fleeing drought, Somalis face malnutrition and cholera in Kenya
At Dadaab alone, at least 6,000 Somalis fleeing hunger have arrived at the camp since the start of the year, UN data shows.
Tue Feb 28 2023
At least five killed in blast, attack near Mogadishu mayor's office
Attackers from the al Shabaab group set off a bomb then stormed a government building in Somalia's capital, killing at least five civilians.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Car bombs kill at least 10, level houses in central Somalia
Two car bombs were detonated by al Shabaab militants in central Somalia's Hiraan region.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Somali troops overpower militants to end hotel siege
Gunfire crackled from inside the hotel as the special forces fought the al Shabaab militants more than 12 hours after the group stormed in.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Malaysia keen to enhance ties with Somalia - Anwar
Malaysia is keen to further explore ways to enhance bilateral relations with Somalia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Car bombs at busy Somalia market intersection killed at least 100, president says
The two car bombs exploded at Somalia's education ministry next to a busy market intersection killed at least 100 people and wounded 300.
Mon Oct 31 2022
With inflation, a Somali works two weeks to buy the same basic foods an American could in just over an hour
African countries plagued by hunger are suffering from the economic situation.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Half a million Somali children face hunger in world's worst famine this century
More than 500,000 Somali children under five are expected to suffer severe acute malnutrition and risk death from famine this year, UN said.
Wed Sep 14 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024