Six dead in blast on busy central Istanbul avenue
Six people were killed and 38 others were wounded on Sunday when an explosion rocked a busy pedestrian street in central Istanbul.
Sun Nov 13 2022
Turkish police break up 'violence against women' protest
The protest violence against women, some chanting "government resign", nearly five months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty on the issue.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Istanbul nightclub attacker claims he acted on direct orders from Daish
Abdulgadir Masharipov had initially been told to attack the area around the central Taksim square and said his instructions came from Raqqa.
Wed Jan 18 2017
Malaysia condemns Istanbul bomb blast - Wisma Putra
Malaysia has strongly condemned Saturday's bomb attack in Istiklal Street in Taksim Square, Istanbul.
Sun Mar 20 2016
Istanbul clashes over Turkey's new internet laws
Riot police use water cannons to disperse demonstrators during a protest against internet censorship in Istanbul.
Sun Feb 09 2014
In Focus: The Istanbul riots (Part 2)
Join Zan Azlee in 'In Focus' as he takes to the streets of Istanbul, Turkey, to follow the people in their fight for democracy.
Mon Jul 15 2013
In Focus: The Istanbul riots (Part 1)
Join Zan Azlee in 'In Focus' as he takes to the streets of Istanbul, Turkey, to follow the people in their fight for democracy.
Tue Jul 09 2013
Riot police storm protestors in Istanbul's Taksim Square
Water cannons and tear gas were used to disperse about 10,000 Istanbul-ites who had marched and gathered in the city's Taksim Square.
Sun Jun 23 2013
Turkey PM wants Istanbul park protest 'over by tonight'
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday urged protesters to end their occupation of an Istanbul park "by tonight".
Fri Jun 14 2013
Thousands join Turkey protests defying PM
Thousands of angry Turks took to the streets on Saturday to join mass anti-government protests, defying Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's call to end the worst civil unrest of his decade-long rule
Sat Jun 08 2013
Clashes rage for second day in Istanbul
The demonstrations, which flared after police moved in to break up an environmental protest, are among the largest against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.
Sat Jun 01 2013
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024