North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning UN meeting, US drills
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea in the direction of Japan.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Trump-Kim Jong-Un Meeting, More Than Meets the Eye?
"The North has betrayed us so many times, but that shouldnt stop us from still trying for unification." These are the words of North-South Korean relations expert, Assistant Professor Eunjung Lim
Fri Mar 09 2018
Sultan Nazrin's role lauded at UN meeting
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev says the panel's work highlighted the need for closer cooperation between humanitarian and development.
Wed Sep 21 2016
Malaysia on track for carbon emission cut target, Najib tells UN meeting
Malaysia is well on track to hit its target of cutting the carbon emissions intensity of the country's GDP by 40% by 2020, Prime Minister Najib Razak told the United Nations.
Wed Sep 24 2014
No hint of compromise as Syria peace talks enter day two
The Syrian delegations agree to negotiations - but the deep rifts between them were on display on day two of peace talks.
Thu Jan 23 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