Second US submarine arrives in South Korea amid North Korea tensions
The USS Annapolis entered a naval base in South Korea' southern island of Jeju, to load military supplies, the South Korean navy said.
Mon Jul 24 2023
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games
The ship's transit demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, the US Navy said.
Mon Apr 17 2023
Australia begins repatriating wives and children of Islamic State fighters
Repatriation brings Australia in line with Belgium, France, the USs and others who have moved to return citizens from Syrian camps.
Fri Oct 28 2022
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as warning to North Korea
USS Ronald Reagan and ships from its accompanying strike force docked at a naval base in the southern port city of Busan.
Fri Sep 23 2022
China says it 'drove' away US destroyer that sailed near disputed isles
Beijing said its military had "driven away" the ship after it illegally entering territorial waters near the disputed Paracel Islands.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Former JCorp president charged with deceiving JCorp board
Former JCorp president and chief executive Datuk Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim was charged with deceiving the JCorp board into investing USS$2.25 million (RM9.46 million) three years ago.
Tue Mar 22 2022
US carriers in South China Sea, Taiwan reports further Chinese incursion
US Navy ships routinely sail close to Chinese-occupied islands in the South China Sea to challenge Chinese sovereignty claims.
Tue Jan 25 2022
China says US threatening peace as warship transits Taiwan Strait
Chinese forces tracked and monitored the ship throughout its voyage.
Wed May 19 2021
US Navy evacuates coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier Roosevelt
Nearly 1,000 personnel have already left the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which is now docking in Guam.
Thu Apr 02 2020
U.S., South Korea conduct joint Navy drills to counter N.Korea threat
South Korea and the United States began week-long joint Navy drills in the waters around the Korean peninsula on Monday, amid high tensions over North Korea's nuclear and missile programme.
Mon Oct 16 2017
US carrier navigates crowded waters as North Korea tensions mount
As the commanders of the largest U.S. warship in Asia seek to maintain operational readiness amid protracted tensions over North Korea, they find themselves keeping one eye on China, too.
Sat Sep 30 2017
SAR operations for USS John S McCain crew terminated
It was called off at 9.30am, following an official statement by the Commander of the Seventh Armada of the US Navy which stated that all 10 bodies of the crew reported missing had been recovered.
Mon Aug 28 2017
Remains of all 10 missing US sailors found: US Navy
All the 10 missing sailors from the USS John S McCain were confirmed dead, as their remains were found aboard the ship which is now docked at the Singapore Changi Naval Base.
Mon Aug 28 2017
Second sailor killed in USS John S. McCain mishap identified
The US Navy and Marine Corps divers recovered the remains of the second USS John S. McCain sailor who was missing after the guided-missile destroyer collided with a merchant vessel early Monday mornin
Sat Aug 26 2017
U.S. thanks Malaysia for help to search for missing sailors
"President Trump expressed the United States' gratitude for Malaysia's efforts to recover the fallen U.S. sailors of the USS John S. McCain," the U.S. Embassy @usembassykl tweeted today.
Fri Aug 25 2017
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