Biden apologises for US withdrawal from Paris climate pact
US President Joe Biden again apologised to world leaders on Friday for the US withdrawal from the landmark 2016 Paris climate agreement.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Evacuation flights resume at Kabul airport as Biden defends US withdrawal
Military flights evacuating diplomats and civilians from Afghanistan resumes at Kabul airport after the runway was cleared.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Biden ready to announce US withdrawal, even as peace eludes Afghanistan
Biden plans to announce at the White House on Wednesday that all US troops in Afghanistan will be withdrawn no later than Sept. 11.
Wed Apr 14 2021
US withdrawal from WHO to take effect July 2021 - UN
After more than 70 years of membership, the United States moved to quit the WHO after Trump accused it of becoming a puppet of China amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Malaysia confident US withdrawal will not affect Paris Agreement on Climate Change - Wan Junaidi
A total of 194 countries had expressed their high determination that the agreement would be maintained to tackle the issue of global warming.
Sun Jun 04 2017
Trump under fire over expected global climate deal withdrawal
A US withdrawal could deepen a rift with its allies. The US would join Syria and Nicaragua as the world's only non-participants in the landmark 195-nation accord agreed upon in Paris in 2015.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Malaysia less interested in TPPA with US withdrawal - Mustapa
Mustapa Mohamed says Malaysia as well as Vietnam, Singapore and Brunei joined the TPPA with the aim of gaining better access to markets, particularly the US.
Mon Mar 13 2017
US withdrawal from TPP will hasten negotiations on RCEP
This will benefit all 16 participating countries, says the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC).
Tue Jan 31 2017
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