China finishing South China Sea buildings that could house missiles - U.S. officials
China is nearly finished building almost two dozen structures on artificial islands in the South China Sea that appear designed to house long-range surface-to-air missiles, U.S. officials said.
Wed Feb 22 2017
The enduring mystery of who shot down MH17 nearly two years ago
A report by Bellingcat claims a Russian military unit is responsible for the attack.
Thu Feb 25 2016
MH17: Discovery of missile fragments raise more doubts than answers - Envoy
Russian Ambassador to Malaysia, Valery Yermolov says the investigations carried out by the Dutch Safety Board was 'secretive' and contradicts the UN Security Council Resolution 2166.
Fri Oct 16 2015
MH17 prosecutors now face tricky task of catching culprits
Analysts said Russia's cooperation in the investigation to identify those behind the incident was now essential - but also highly unlikely.
Thu Oct 15 2015
Inquiry finds MH17 plane shot down by BUK missile: Dutch paper
The respected Volkskrant daily said the 15-month Dutch-led inquiry found that mh17 was hit by a BUK surface-to-air missile on July 17, 2014 en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.
Tue Oct 13 2015
Dutch seek BUK missile witnesses in MH17 crash probe
Dutch experts probing the MH17 plane crash appealed for witnesses who saw the transport or firing of a BUK surface-to-air missile around the time of the disaster.
Mon Mar 30 2015
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