US pushes Israel 'shift' in Gaza attacks, but details scarce
Nearly 19,000 people have been killed in Gaza in Israel's retaliation to the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Freed 'Hotel Rwanda' hero returns to United States after prison stay
Paul Rusesabagina for over a decade, was sentenced in September 2021 to 25 years over his ties to a group opposed to Rwandan President.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Leaders land in Indonesia for G20 summit; US seeks no conflict with China, says Biden
Biden said the United States would "compete vigorously" with Beijing while "ensuring competition does not veer into conflict".
Mon Nov 14 2022
Residents told to evacuate as flood waters rise in regional Australia
Slow-moving floodwaters push downstream and the country's fourth major flood crisis this year rolls into a second month.
Thu Nov 03 2022
GET INSIDE! New York City ad on surviving a nuclear attack raises eyebrows
The goal of the campaign is to inform the public on ways to stay safe if nuclear weapons were pointed in New York's direction.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Sydney residents assess flood damage as wild weather eases
Major flooding could continue for several days with rivers and dams already at full capacity even before the latest storm.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Twitter to test longed-for edit button
According to Jay Sullivan, people want to be able to fix (sometimes embarrassing) mistakes, typos and hot takes in the moment.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Dutch publisher recalls discredited book on Anne Frank's betrayal
The book named a Jewish notary, Arnold van den Bergh, as the main suspect in exposing the family's hideout to the Nazis.
Wed Mar 23 2022
US raises concerns about China aligning with Russia at meeting it calls 'intense'
Washington warns of the isolation and penalties Beijing will face if it helps Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Anne Frank betrayal suspect 'identified after 77 years'
Arnold van den Bergh may have revealed the Franks' hiding place in Amsterdam to the Nazis in a bid to save his own family.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Biden expected to decide within 24 hours on Afghan evacuation deadline
Biden warned that the evacuation was going to be "hard and painful" and much could still go wrong.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Taliban vows to provide safe passage to Kabul airport, Biden adviser says
Sullivan also told a White House news briefing that the United States believes the Kabul evacuation can go until August 31
Wed Aug 18 2021
Myanmar anti-junta protests spread, social media disrupted
Lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said he was seeking their unconditional release but had been told they were still under investigation.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Second chance: faded K-pop star competes for comeback
An attempted solo career foundered, Ryu Sera was left in debt, battling depression and contemplating suicide.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Judge orders U.S. postal service to do twice daily sweeps for states still receiving ballots
A judge on Thursday ordered twice daily sweeps at US Postal Service (USPS) facilities serving states with extended ballot receipt deadlines.
Fri Nov 06 2020
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