Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away
Hurricane Helene knocks out power for millions, destroying roads and bridges and causing dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Virginia panel documents history of violence by 6-year-old who shot teacher
In one instance during kindergarten, about 15 months before the shooting, the boy clamped his arms around his teacher's neck, choking her.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Plane with 5 people on board crashes in Virginia
It was reported that four adults and one child died in the plane crash.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Epstein invoked 5th Amendment right to silence 600 times - court filings
The Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution gives people the right not to incriminate themselves.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Names of Jeffrey Epstein's associates set to be released
The names of more than 150 people mentioned in a lawsuit by Virginia Giuffre are expected to be released after being sealed for years.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Epstein accuser says Prince Andrew groped her, documents show
More documents are expected to be unsealed or unredacted in the coming days.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first space tourism flight
The trip will raise funds for Space for Humanity, a non-profit group which seeks to send ordinary citizens into space.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight
It aims to collect biometric data, measure cognitive performance and record how certain liquids and solids mix in microgravity conditions.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher pleads guilty to federal charges
Deja Taylor pleaded guilty in federal court to being a user of marijuana while in possession of a firearm.
Tue Jun 13 2023
More than half of the world's large lakes are drying up, study finds
More than half of the world's large lakes and reservoirs have shrunk since the early 1990s, chiefly because of climate change.
Sat May 20 2023
Virginia teacher shot by 6-yr-old student sues school leaders for $40 mln
According to the complaint, the school administrators failed to protect Abigail Zwerner despite multiple reports that the boy had a gun.
Tue Apr 04 2023
'Farewell to a wonderful beast': Branson's homage to Boeing 747
British billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, who was inspired to start an airline with a single Boeing 747 after getting stuck on a delayed flight, paid tribute to the Queen of the Skies
Wed Feb 01 2023
European satellite launch fails to reach orbit
Virgin Orbit said an "anomaly" had prevented its rocket from reaching orbit.
Tue Jan 10 2023
6-year-old student in police custody after shooting teacher at Virginia school
A 6-year-old student is in police custody after he shot and wounded a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia on Friday.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Multiple people dead in Virginia Walmart shooting, including gunman
A shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, and the shooter is dead, police said.
Wed Nov 23 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