North Korea calls South Korea 'hostile state' indicating constitution change
North Korea confirms it's national assembly amended the constitution in line with their leader's vow to drop unification as a national goal.
Thu Oct 17 2024
N. Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads - S. Korea's JCS
North Korea destroyed parts of its roads connected to South Korea, following its vow to sever roads and links seen as signs of cooperation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies, Hamas vows to rise again
Hezbollah fired rockets at Haifa, Israel's third-largest city, as Israel prepares to expand its offensive into Lebanon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Marking Oct. 7, Israel vows to fight for hostages, assails UN
The resolutions that the UN did pass were about the situation in Gaza, says Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Israel vows response to Iran missile attack as fears of conflict escalation rise
Tehran said any retaliation would be met with "vast destruction", raising fears of a wider war.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'
She vows to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Israel planted explosives in 5,000 Hezbollah's pagers, say sources
Iran-backed Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel, whose military declined to comment on the blasts.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager blasts kill nine, injure thousands across Lebanon
Nearly 3,000 people were wounded when the pagers they use to communicate exploded.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials
Iran vowed a severe response to Ismail Haniyeh's killing, which took place as he visited Tehran last month and which it blamed on Israel.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander
Hezbollah says the strike had crossed red lines and the decades-old rivalry between foes had entered a new phase.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Trump running mate JD Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' workers
JD Vance presented himself as the son of a neglected industrial Ohio town who will fight for the working class if elected in November.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour win huge majority
Keir Starmer vowed to rebuild Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party surged to a landslide victory.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay 'to the end'
"No one is pushing me out. I'm not leaving. I'm in this race to the end," Joe Biden said.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Putin and Kim embrace in North Korea, vow new multipolar world
Vladimir Putin's visit likely to reshape decades of Russia-North Korea relations at a time when both countries face international isolation.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States
Moscow and Pyongyang have denied arms transfers but have vowed to boost military ties, possibly including joint drills.
Tue Jun 18 2024
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