South Korea president says any talks with North Korea should be more than show
Yoon urges for North Korea to end its nuclear weapons development and begin denuclearization in exchange for phased economic aid.
Wed Aug 17 2022
New South Korea president vows to address North Korea, broader tensions 'urgently'
South Korea's new liberal President Moon Jae-in was sworn in on Wednesday and vowed to immediately tackle the difficult tasks of addressing North Korea's advancing nuclear ambitions.
Wed May 10 2017
Liberal Moon Jae-in wins South Korean election - exit polls
Moon, 64, is expected to beat conservative challenger, former prosecutor Hong Joon-pyo, by 41.4 percent to 23.3 percent of the votes, exit polls showed.
Tue May 09 2017
South Korean ruling party urges Park to quit in April
South Korea's ruling party on Thursday urged scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye to step down in April next year, giving her a week to accept their ultimatum or risk impeachment.
Thu Dec 01 2016
'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit
Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children joined one of the largest anti-government protests ever seen in Seoul on Saturday, demanding South Korean President Park Geun-Hye's resignation.
Sat Nov 12 2016
South Korean scandal widens as aide held, minister warns Park risks probe
Justice Minister Kim Hyun-Woong today warns that South Korean President Park Geun-Hye could face a probe.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Friend at centre of South Korea presidential crisis to answer probe
Choi Soon-sil returned to South Korea early on Sunday from Germany to cooperate with prosecutors.
Sun Oct 30 2016
South Korea's President accepts resignations of top aides amid crisis
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has accepted the resignations of her top presidential aides, including the chief of staff.
Sun Oct 30 2016
Psy set to rock presidential inauguration ceremony
"Gangnam Style" star Psy will perform at South Korea's presidential inauguration ceremony next month.
Sun Jan 27 2013
UN chief congratulates S. Korea's president elect
Ban Ki-moon has congratulated South Korea president-elect Park Geun-hye on her election victory.
Thu Dec 20 2012
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