Macron criticised for saying Europe should take independent stance on Taiwan
Political actors on both sides of the Atlantic criticised Emmanuel Macron's position as being too accommodating of China.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Air France and Airbus on trial 13 years after Atlantic jet disaster
More than 13 years ago, an Air France jet plunged into the Atlantic, killing all 228 people on board.
Fri Oct 07 2022
SpaceX capsule with world's first all-civilian orbital crew returns safely
The quartet of newly minted citizen astronauts safely splashed down in the Atlantic off Florida's coast completing a three-day flight.
Sun Sep 19 2021
We need next-generation vaccines now to combat variants
A high degree of infection means high levels of virus multiplications, leading to higher chances of random mutations.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Dozens killed as forest fire rages in Portugal
A huge forest fire rages on in central Portugal in what is possibly the deadliest-ever forest blaze in the Atlantic coastal country.
Sun Jun 18 2017
Trump Taj Mahal closes for good following bitter dispute with unions
Trump Taj Mahal, the Atlantic City casino-hotel Donald Trump once suggested was proof of his deal-making mastery, closed for good on Monday, putting 3,000 people out of work.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Police raid VW headquarters as probe mounts in Germany, US
German police swooped on Volkswagen's headquarters on Thursday, carrying away files and hard disks as the investigation into a massive pollution cheating scandal expanded on both sides of the Atlantic
Fri Oct 09 2015
Tropical Storm Andrea drenches Florida
The first named storm of the Atlantic season made landfall in Dixie County, Florida, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Steinhatchee.
Fri Jun 07 2013
Deadly cyclone Sandy crashes into US East Coast
Monster storm Sandy roared in off the Atlantic on Monday flooding cities along the eastern US coast and pushing storm-force winds, torrential rain and heavy snow deep inland.
Tue Oct 30 2012
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
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