Indonesian president tries out palace in proposed new capital
Joko Widodo has been rushing to complete as much of the new capital as possible before he steps down in October.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Syed Saddiq steps down as Muda president, remains Muar MP
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said MUDA deputy president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz had been appointed the acting president.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Joseph Kurup steps down as PBRS president
PBRS Deputy President Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup has been appointed party president to replace his father Tan Sri Joseph Kurup who relinquished the position today.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Royal aide steps down after racist comments - Buckingham Palace
Lady Susan Hussey has left her role after making "unacceptable and deeply regrettable" comments about race and nationality to Ngozi Fulani.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Liz Truss resigns after 6 weeks, making her shortest-serving UK premier ever
British Prime Minister Liz Truss stepped down on Thursday, making her the shortest-serving premier in British history.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Belgian vice-PM steps down temporarily to take care of husband
Wilmes said she will temporarily step down from the government to take care of her husband, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Thu Apr 21 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: KBS to propose reward for Muhammad Ziyad, Japan's PM Suga steps down
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Struggling Japan PM Suga steps down, setting stage for new leader
Suga's decision means the party will choose a new leader, who will become prime minister.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Ex-BBC chief steps down from high-profile job over Diana probe
Tony Hall, who led an earlier investigation into the interview and was later named head of the BBC resigns as Chair of the National Gallery.
Sun May 23 2021
'Bon Appetit' editor-in-chief steps down after 'brown face' controversy
The image in question resurfaced after a food writer uploaded the photo on Twitter, which was originally uploaded by Rapoports wife, Simone Shubuck on Instagram.
Tue Jun 09 2020
'Politicians - do not think about yourself, think about the people!' - Rais Hussin
CEO of Emir Research Datuk Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff says it is time for politicians to stop bickering amongst themselves and focus on stabilising the country instead.
Mon Mar 02 2020
GPS says fully supports Dr Mahathir as PM
The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition has expressed its stance in support of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamads leadership as Prime Minister.
Tue Feb 25 2020
Zairil steps down as FAP president
Zairil Khir Johari became the second Football Association of Penang president to step down within a year.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Investor Carl Icahn steps down as adviser to U.S. President Trump
Carl Icahn ended his role as a special adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday after facing criticism that policy recommendations he offered could help his own investments.
Sat Aug 19 2017
UK's Prince William steps down from ambulance job to become full-time royal
William served in Britain's armed forces from 2006 until 2013, and worked latterly as a search and rescue helicopter pilot.
Thu Jul 27 2017
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