At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea - ABC
A report by local newspaper the Post-Courier said the violence was connected to a battle between two tribes.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Awareness on voting among Orang Asli increasing
The Kensiu Orang Asli tribe in Kampung Lubuk Legong hope for an elected representative who can resolve their issues.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Orang Asli students avoiding school due to reports of hysteria at SK Tohoi
Orang Asli parents from the Temiar tribe, in Pos Simpor, near here, have been reluctant to send their children to school for the past two weeks, due to reports of hysteria among the students at Sekola
Mon Jun 19 2023
Around 33 tribal militants killed in clashes in India's Manipur - Minister
The violence began when tribal groups clashed with ethnic majority Meitei people, over economic benefits and quotas given to the tribes.
Mon May 29 2023
Dwayne Johnson says a live-action version of 'Moana' is in the works
"Moana" is set in ancient Polynesia and tells the story of a teenage girl who sets sail on an epic journey to help save her tribe.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Some cash in on land boom near Indonesia's new capital, others despondent
Some farmers had "suddenly bought a new car" after selling part of their palm or rubber plantations, Rizki Maulana said.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Land dispute involving Seletar Orang Asli in Johor resolved
A 10-year legal battle over ancestral land was resolved today with the 85 Orang Asli families from the Seletar tribe agreeing to be relocated.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Poor in India can dream, says its first tribal president
Droupadi Murmu said today after being sworn in that her election was an "achievement of every poor person in the country".
Mon Jul 25 2022
India elects first president from tribal community
Droupadi Murmu will be the second woman to hold the largely ceremonial role as head of the republic when she takes office on July 25.
Fri Jul 22 2022
'Coca' pits indigenous Colombians against soft drink giant
Coca-Cola Company incurred their ire by taking issue with the name of a locally-produced beer, Coca Pola.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Heavy rains leave Brazil indigenous group homeless again
The houses of the Pataxo-Hahahae tribe in the village have been contaminated by muddy tailings-filled waters of the river.
Thu Jan 13 2022
New Zealand's Maori ask anti-vaccine protesters to stop using haka
Vaccine protesters have performed the "Ka Mate", a Maori haka composed in about 1820 by Te Rauparaha, war leader of the Ngti Toa tribe.
Mon Nov 15 2021
PAU 2020: Celebrate differences of opinion, don't break up into tribes - Ahmad Zahid
All parties should take heed of how divisions and quarrels among themselves, ultimately resulted in the fall of the government of the past.
Thu Mar 25 2021
Orang Asli student secures engineering seat at renowned Japanese university
Jome Cheng has secured a place to study engineering at a renowned university in Japan.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Egypt's Siwa fortress renovation boosts hopes for ecotourism
Tucked away in Egypt's Western Desert, the Shali fortress once protected inhabitants against the incursions of wandering tribes, but now there are hopes its renovation will attract ecotourists.
Sun Nov 15 2020
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