Trump supporters breached the US Capitol: Here's what you need to know
Trump has only 14 days left in office, and many are calling for impeachment.
Thu Jan 07 2021
US Vice President Pence condemns violent protests as Senate reconvenes
"You did not win. Violence never wins," Pence said
Thu Jan 07 2021
Corporate group urges officials consider Trump's removal 'to preserve democracy'
Jay Timmons said Trump incited violence in an attempt to retain power, and any elected leader defending him is violating their oath to the Constitution.
Thu Jan 07 2021
World stunned by Trump supporters storming US Capitol, attempts to overturn election
World leaders on Wednesday expressed their shock as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol
Thu Jan 07 2021
Amid violence, Trump says, 'Remember this day forever!'
Trump, who had encouraged his supporters to march on the Capitol to protest lawmakers' actions, expressed empathy for the mob.
Thu Jan 07 2021
Trump invited supporters to "wild" protest, and told them to fight. They did.
Trump, a Republican, tweeted on Dec. 20. "Big protest in DC on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!"
Thu Jan 07 2021
Congress resumes certification of Biden's win after Trump supporters storm US Capitol
Hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday in a bid to overturn his election defeat.
Thu Jan 07 2021
Trump supporters take protests to statehouses across US
Trump backers repeated the outgoing president's false claims that his victory was stolen by massive voter fraud.
Thu Jan 07 2021
Pro-Trump protesters swarm Capitol amid challenge to his election loss
Trump supporters overturned barricades and clashed with police on the U.S. Capitol grounds and streamed inside the building.
Thu Jan 07 2021
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