Shots fired, bulldozers rammed cars during UN standoff with Israeli military
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Israeli soldiers wanted to question two Palestinian staff members.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Hamburg airport hostage standoff over, suspect arrested - Police
Police said the 35-year-old man was with his four-year-old daughter and was thought to be involved in a custody dispute.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Kuwaiti government resigns amid standoff with Parliament
Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah on Tuesday submitted his government's resignation to Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, according to the state news agency KUNA.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Canada's capital secured and cleaned up after weeks-long protest
City workers clean up trash and snow plows clear streets after two days of tense standoffs and 191 arrests ended a three-week occupation.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Ukraine pledges funds to keep airspace open amid Russia standoff
Some carriers reviewed their services to the country after the United States warned that Russia could invade at any time.
Mon Feb 14 2022
US says diplomacy still open to end Ukraine standoff with Russia
The United States said the diplomatic path remained open to end a standoff with Moscow over Ukraine.
Sun Feb 13 2022
U.S. sending nearly 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe in coming days
President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of nearly 3,000 American troops to eastern Europe in the coming days amid a standoff with Russia over Ukraine.
Wed Feb 02 2022
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Fri Jan 28 2022
Hostages safe after Texas synagogue standoff; captor dead
The hostage-taker who held several hostages inside a Texas synagogue has been pronounced dead, according to law enforcement officials.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote
Bidan said he hopes for quick passage by the House of Representatives so he can sign the bill into law soon.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Australia's competition chief claims victory after Facebook standoff
The Australian government made late changes to the laws after Facebook last week blocked news content in Australia.
Wed Feb 24 2021
India's top court tackles social media in free speech case
The case comes during a growing standoff between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government and Twitter.
Sat Feb 13 2021
India, China agree to disengage thousands of border troops
The Indian and Chinese foreign ministers have agreed that their troops should disengage from a tense border standoff.
Fri Sep 11 2020
North Korea cancelled planned meeting with U.S. VP Pence
The encounter would have been the first scheduled between senior officials from the Trump administration and Pyongyang, which are in a standoff over the North's development of nuclear weapons.
Wed Feb 21 2018
At U.N., Trump warns U.S. may have to 'totally destroy' North Korea
U.S.President Donald Trump warned that the United States will be forced to 'totally destroy' North Korea unless Pyongyang backs down from its nuclear standoff, mocking N.Korean leader as 'rocket man'.
Tue Sep 19 2017
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