Israeli strike closes off road used to flee Lebanon to Syria, Lebanese transport minister says
Lebanon Transport Minister said the strike hit inside Lebanese territory near the border crossing, creating a four-metre wide crater.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Gazans burn plastic waste to produce fuel
Some Palestinians in the north of the shattered territory have turned to using plastic waste to make their own fuel.
Fri Sep 27 2024
UN likely to vote next week on push to end Israel presence in Palestinian territory
The UN may vote next week on a Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within six months.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Malaysia will not stop South China Sea exploration despite China protests, PM says
Malaysias exploration in the South China Sea is within its own territory and aims for economic benefits, not to provoke China.
Thu Sep 05 2024
If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says
Lai Ching-te references the 1858 Treaty of Aigun, where China cedes a large territory in today's Russian Far East to the Russian Empire.
Mon Sep 02 2024
[COLUMNIST] Strengthening governance and integrity: Tracing reform efforts in the Federal Territory
In building a successful and competitive nation, the aspects of governance and integrity cannot be overlooked.
Thu Aug 22 2024
[COLUMNIST] Strengthening governance and integrity: Tracing reform efforts in the Federal Territory
Strengthening governance and integrity: Tracing reform efforts in the Federal Territory
Thu Aug 22 2024
Russia evacuates another border region amid growing threat from Ukrainian units
Kyiv increases military activity near the border just days after its biggest incursion into sovereign Russian territory.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police
Three victims reported being attacked by 20 masked men with clubs and machetes over a drug territory dispute, police said.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say
Kyiv claims about 20,000 children have been taken to Russian-occupied territory without family consent since the war began.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with raids into Rafah
This gives Israel effective authority over the Palestinian territory's entire land border.
Thu May 30 2024
WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly
Taiwan is excluded from most international organisations because of objections by China, which considers the island its territory.
Tue May 28 2024
Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah
The Rafah crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza has been a vital route for aid to the coastal territory.
Wed May 15 2024
Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation
Ebrahim Raisi had warned Israel before Friday's strike that Tehran would deliver a "severe response" to any attack on its territory.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Iranian notice of attack may have dampened escalation risks
Most of the hundreds of drones and missiles launched by Iran in a retaliatory strike were downed before reaching Israeli territory.
Mon Apr 15 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
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