French unions plan June 6 protests against Macron and his pension law
French trade unions announced on Tuesday a new nationwide day of protests on June 6 against President Emmanuel Macron's decision to increase the retirement age by two years to 64.
Tue May 02 2023
Third wave of strikes over pension reform keeps pressure on Macron
Rail services were cancelled, schools disrupted and refinery deliveries halted as workers across multiple sectors walked out.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Trade unions call for more strikes over Macron's pension reform
More than a million people marched through French cities to denounce Macron's pension reform plans.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Strikes cripple Britain's railways, BA staff vote for walkout
A spike in the cost of food and fuel is pushing many household budgets to the brink, driving trade unions to demand higher pay increases.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Strikes cripple Britain's railways, unions warn of more to come
A spike in cost of food and fuel is pushing many household budgets to the brink and is driving trade unions to demand higher pay increases.
Thu Jun 23 2022
MTUC claims union busting serious problem, calls for action
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress says employers are using various unethical methods to undermine the effectiveness of unions.
Sat Apr 30 2016
National strike paralyses Belgium
Trade unions brought Belgium to a standstill Monday as the biggest general strike in years grounded flights, cut international rail links and shut sea ports.
Tue Dec 16 2014
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