Blinken says concern in Asia about prospect of Middle East conflicts spreading
Blinken reaffirmed Washington's commitment to diplomacy to manage the situation amid an Iranian-led axis of resistance.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Airlines scramble to divert flights after Iran missile attack
Snapshot of traffic in the region showed flights spreading in wide arcs to the north and south, with many converging on Cairo and Istanbul.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Iran says it has finished attack on Israel amid fears of spreading conflict
In its biggest ever military blow against Israel, Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles on Tuesday.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Dozens of captive tigers and lions die in Vietnam, bird flu detected
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as bird flu, has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over misinformation law
The proposed law would require tech platforms to set codes of conduct to stop dangerous falsehoods spreading and be approved by a regulator.
Fri Sep 13 2024
UN World Food Program launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads
World Food Program is under investigation for allegedly hiding the Sudanese army's role in obstructing aid during the ongoing war in Sudan.
Wed Aug 28 2024
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official
The clade 1b variety of mpox has triggered global concern because it seems to spread more easily though routine close contact.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain
A new form of the virus has triggered global concern as it seems to spread easily through routine close contact.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Protests spread over Indian doctor's rape and murder
Campaigners say little has changed and not enough has been done to deter violence against women.
Mon Aug 19 2024
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning'
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather burned trees, houses, and cars, sending smoke over the village of Varnavas.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike
Authorities had cut some mobile services to try to quell the unrest but the disruption spread across the country.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Stern action awaits individuals making offensive, intimidating, outrageous comments - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said there has been spreading of immoral and intimidating statements, including death threats against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Sudan's cemeteries swell with fresh graves as hunger and disease spread
The war has devastated a healthcare system already under strain before the fighting began.
Sat Jun 22 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
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