Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he never influenced research on the origins of the virus.
Tue Jun 04 2024
US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden
Republicans accused Joe Biden of turning his back on Israel after facing widespread pro-Palestinian protests.
Fri May 17 2024
US House passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
The measure is the latest in a series of moves in Washington to respond to US national security concerns about China.
Thu Mar 14 2024
US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official
The Republican-controlled House approved two articles of impeachment accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
Wed Feb 14 2024
US House of Representatives passes bipartisan tax relief legislation
The US House of Representatives passed bipartisan tax relief legislation, which would reform the child tax credit and other fiscal policies, reported Sputnik.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum
The 220 to 209 party-line vote elevated Mike Johnson to the powerful role that has been vacant since Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Oct. 3.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Kevin McCarthy ousted by US House Republicans in historic vote
The 216-to-210 vote marked the first time in history that the House removed its leader Kevin McCarthy.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker after historic deadlock
The US House of Representatives elected Congressman Kevin McCarthy as speaker early Saturday morning after a historic deadlock.
Sat Jan 07 2023
U.S. House speaker fight enters fourth day amid antebellum-era dysfunction
This week's 11 failed votes marked the highest number of ballots for the speakership since the late 1850s.
Fri Jan 06 2023
US House committee releases Trump tax returns he sought to keep secret
The nearly 6,000 pages of records include over 2,700 pages of personal returns from Trump and his wife Melania Trump.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Nancy Pelosi to step down as top Democrat in US House
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she's stepping down as the top Democrat in the House of Representatives.
Fri Nov 18 2022
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband released from hospital after hammer attack
Paul Pelosi "remains under doctors' care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process and convalescence" back at home.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Joint investigation underway after Pelosi's husband assaulted during home break-in
A joint investigation is underway after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was attacked during a home break-in early Friday morning.
Sat Oct 29 2022
US House Speaker Pelosi leaves Japan, completing series of Asian visits
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has left Japan, thus completing her series of visits to Asian nations.
Sat Aug 06 2022
China announces military operations in response to Pelosi's Taiwan trip
The announcement came shortly after Pelosi landed in Taiwan, the first for a US House speaker in 25 years.
Wed Aug 03 2022
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