Over 46,000 residents of southern Japan ordered to evacuate due to Typhoon Mawar
Extremely strong typhoon Mawar is currently off the coast of Okinawa.
Thu Jun 01 2023
S.Korea braces for 'very strong' typhoon, businesses curb operations
Typhoon Hinnamnor neared South Korea forcing flight cancellations, suspensions of some business operations and closures of schools.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Typhoon Rai intensifies to Cat 5 storm as it slams Philippines
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from coastal areas of the central and southern Philippines ahead of a strong typhoon.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines
The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore later Thursday.
Thu May 14 2020
Strong typhoon nears southern Japan the day before election
Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to lash large areas of Japan on Sunday as a strong typhoon sweeps ashore, possibly hindering voter turnout in a national election.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Internet slowdown due to damaged undersea cables
Strong typhoons around Hong Kong have damaged four main cables connecting South East Asia to the United States of America.
Mon Sep 04 2017
Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of Christmas typhoon
It is expected to hit the country's main island of Luzon, including the capital Manila, on Monday.
Sat Dec 24 2016
Strong typhoon set to wallop Philippines over Christmas
Nock-Ten was expected to be packing winds of up to 194 kilometres (120 miles) an hour and gusts of nearly 241 kilometres an hour when it hit the eastern tip of the archipelago's main island of Luzon.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Flights grounded as typhoon hits near Tokyo
A strong typhoon stuck near Tokyo on Monday, with heavy rain and winds grounding more than 400 flights as officials warned of landslides and flooding.
Mon Aug 22 2016
US military officials feared dead as typhoon slams into Japan
Strong typhoon Phanfone made landfall in central Japan on Monday, leaving four people dead or missing, including three US military officials swept away by waves.
Mon Oct 06 2014
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