Armenian fireworks warehouse blast death toll rises to 16
Seventeen people remain missing after blasts ripped through the warehouse in a shopping mall in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Sunday.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Thousands of Armenians demand prime minister quit over ceasefire
Several thousand people defied a martial law ban on street rallies to protest in the capital Yerevan.
Wed Nov 11 2020
With ropes and wooden guns, returning Armenians train for war
More than 1,000 people have died in a month of clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh, which Azerbaijan considers to be illegally occupied.
Sun Nov 01 2020
Cop killed in Armenia hostage standoff
One of the gunmen locked in a protracted siege with police in Armenia shot an officer dead Saturday, hours after authorities issued an ultimatum to resolve the hostage drama.
Sat Jul 30 2016
Dozens hurt, many arrested in Armenia clashes
Dozens of people have been hospitalised and 26 arrested following clashes between police and protesters in Yerevan.
Sat Jul 30 2016
One dead as gunmen seize hostages in Armenia police station raid
The presidency said security forces were in "full control" of the situation, but the drama was still going on after about 12 hours and police said they were holding talks with the gunmen.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Kim Kardashian meets Armenian PM as visit makes waves
US reality TV star Kim Kardashian on Thursday met Armenia's prime minister in a first visit to celebrate her family's roots that is causing a stir in the ex-Soviet nation.
Thu Apr 09 2015
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