Olympics - Paris to kick off 2024 Games under tight security
A procession of barges will take nearly 7,000 athletes along the river past Paris's most famous landmarks.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Alexei Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid uncertainty, tight security
Navalny is will be buried at the Borisovskoye cemetery two weeks after he suddenly died at the age of 47 in an Arctic penal colony.
Fri Mar 01 2024
BTS star Jin to report for South Korea army duty amid tight security, cheering fans
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop phenomenon BTS, begins his 18-month mandatory national service, complete with a newly shaven head.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Tight security at US Capitol after fatal attack
Security around the U.S. Capitol remained tight on Saturday, a day after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Kim Jong Nam: North Korean man taken out of Sepang police headquarters
A North Korean man detained over the investigation into the murder of Kim Jong Nam was taken out of the Sepang District Police Headquarters here this morning amid tight security.
Fri Mar 03 2017
Two suspects arrive at Sepang Court Complex under tight security
The two suspects arrived in separate convoys of 4WD vehicles escorted by masked police personnel and were accompanied by the traffic police and police patrol cars.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Police all set for UMNO General Assembly
Without disclosing the number of personnel mobilised for the assembly, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said police had made early preparations to ensure it proceeds smoothly.
Sat Nov 26 2016
A blockbuster awakens: 'Star Wars' back on big screen
Fans cheered the highly anticipated Hollywood premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with standing ovations, applause and screams of delight as the space epic resumes under tight security.
Tue Dec 15 2015
Justo under tight security in Thailand
Thai police have tightened security on former PetroSaudi International executive Xavier Andre Justo to prevent any attempt to persuade him not to cooperate with the Thai authorities.
Fri Jul 10 2015
Amid tight security, Anwar pays last respects
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at Pinggir Pelangi Pagi, Country Heights, Kajang at 10.40am to pay his last respects to his father who passed away this morning.
Sun Apr 05 2015
AFF Suzuki Cup final: FAM to ensure tight security at National Stadium
The tight security check is to ensure no untoward incidents like what had happened during the Malaysia-Vietnam semifinal match at the Shah Alam Stadium on Dec 7.
Sun Dec 14 2014
Thai opposition protesters gear up for fresh mass rally
At least 1,000 people mainly women also gathered early Sunday outside Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's suburban house amid tight security.
Sun Dec 22 2013
Chronology since Morsi was ousted
The trial of former Egypt President Mohamed Morsi begins with tight security in Cairo.
Wed Nov 06 2013
New Pakistan parliament sworn-in
Newly-elected lawmakers came to the parliament building for the oath-taking ceremony amid tight security around the "Red Zone" of the capital Islamabad.
Sat Jun 01 2013
Tanjung Labian residents cast vote under tight security
Residents of Tanjung Labian, one of the sites of the Sulu armed intrusion, came out in full force to cast their ballot.
Sun May 05 2013
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