Israel says it's targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon ground raids
Paratroopers, commandos and armoured units launched raids at the start of a ground incursion.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Kemaman by-election: Winning in one's own stronghold is not extraordinary - Muhammad Kamil
Pas retained the Kemaman seat after Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar won the Parliamentary by-election, obtaining 64,998 votes.
Mon Dec 04 2023
GE15: PN win 14 state seats in Perlis to form government
The two-thirds majority victory saw PN capture the stronghold of the BN which had been in its control since the beginning of independence.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Kinabatangan: Will it remain Bung Moktar's stronghold?
For GE15, there are 44,773 electors in the Kinabatangan parliamentary constituency, comprising 23,163 males and 21,610 females.
Thu Nov 17 2022
PH confident of winning Bagan Datuk parliamentary seat - Anwar Ibrahim
Pakatan Harapan (PH) are confident of winning Bagan Datuk in the GE15, a seat known as Barisan Nasional's (BN) stronghold.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Johor Felda still BN stronghold - Onn Hafiz
The Felda areas in Johor remain a Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold, says Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Mas Ermieyati faces challenging path to retain seat in BN stronghold
The Masjid Tanah parliamentary seat incumbent, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, is now contesting on the PN ticket and is facing a challenging path to retain the seat in GE15.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Johor must return to being BN, UMNO bastion in GE15 - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri wants Johor to return to being an UMNO and BN stronghold and contribute to the coalition's victory in the GE15.
Wed Nov 09 2022
MUDA'S Cikgu Rahayu unfazed about standing in BN fortress Tanjong Karang
MUDA candidate for Tanjong Karang, Siti Rahayu Baharin is unfazed about contesting in the BN stronghold and is even optimistic the outcome will be in her favour on Nov 19.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Most people buried in mass grave in Ukraine's Izium are civilians - police chief
Ukrainian authorities said they had found a mass grave containing 440 bodies in Izium, a former Russian frontline stronghold.
Fri Sep 16 2022
High hopes for Johor BN to win most parliamentary seats in GE15 - Mohamad Hasan
BN is putting high hopes on Johor to be the biggest contributor of parliamentary seats for the coalition in GE15, hence restoring the state as a BN stronghold.
Thu Aug 18 2022
S'wak Polls: Bukit Saban expected to remain GPS stronghold
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) can retain its stronghold in Bukit Saban in the 12th Sarawak state election, said a political analyst.
Fri Dec 17 2021
Sarawak Polls: Awang Tengah not underestimating opponents' strengths in Bukit Sari
Awang Tengah said although Bukit Sari is a GPS stronghold, the other candidates were formidable opponents and possessed their own strengths.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Khaidhirah confident Rim seat continues as BN fixed deposit
The BN candidate for Rim state constituency, Datuk Khaidhirah Abu Zahar is confident BN would be successful in defending the seat as it is considered a stronghold and fixed deposit of BN.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Ismail Sabri wants Johor UMNO to rise again in GE15
As the birthplace of the sacred party, Johor UMNO, which has always been UMNO's stronghold, needed to rise again to control the government.
Sat Apr 10 2021
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