Earthquake rattles Syria, also felt in Jordan and Lebanon
Syria's health ministry said around 65 people sustained minor to moderate injuries as they fled in panic following the earthquake.
Tue Aug 13 2024
AWANI Tonight: Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed to lead Bangladesh’s interim government, replacing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who resigned and fled the country after weeks of unrest.
Wed Aug 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: Bangladesh parliament dissolved, students to meet army
Bangladesh’s parliament has been dissolved a day after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid unrest. Student protest leaders are scheduled to meet army officials.
Tue Aug 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: 6 Aug 2024
#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi
1. Meta apologises for removing PM's posts
2. Bangladesh Parliament dissolved a day after PM fled the country
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Meta apologises for removing PM's posts
2. Bangladesh Parliament dissolved a day after PM fled the country
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Aug 06 2024
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster
The order for Khaleeda Zia's release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina falls from grace in nation her father founded
Sheikh Hasina, resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister and fled the country on Monday following weeks of protests.
Tue Aug 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: Bangladesh PM resigns, flees country amid fresh protests
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and reportedly fled to India with her sister, as anti-government protestors stormed her palace in Dhaka today. An interim government will be formed.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Op Pintas Mega: Myanmar teen rescued from forced labour
Dozens of foreign workers fled and tried to go into hiding when police conducted an Op Pintas Mega raid at a recycling factory.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza
Thousands who ignored evacuation orders fled overnight in the dark, as Israeli tanks and planes bombarded several areas.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Head of Lebanon's Hezbollah threatens Israel and Cyprus
Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said that nowhere in Israel would be safe if a full-fledged war breaks out between the two foes.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Gazan dentistry student embarks on new passion following arrival in Egypt
Salma Shurrab fled Gaza with her family following months of fighting which has reduced much of her city to a wasteland.
Sat May 25 2024
Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers
The suspects robbed the Myanmar nationals of their wallets, mobile phones and UNHCR cards and subsequently fled.
Mon May 20 2024
Over 50,000 fled Haiti capital in three weeks, with politicians in deadlock
Conflict between powerful armed gangs wreaked havoc for civilians, and a path out of the chaos yet to be established by politicians.
Wed Apr 03 2024
In Gaza, even holy month of Ramadan reminds Palestinians of their desperation
Thousands of people who have fled Israeli airstrikes barely have enough food to break the daily Ramadan fast.
Fri Mar 22 2024
UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel
The team said a "fully-fledged investigation" required to establish the magnitude, scope and specific attribution for the sexual violence.
Tue Mar 05 2024