AWANI Tonight: World leaders react to death of Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh
Across the globe, governments and world leaders react to the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, with Palestinian factions in the occupied West Bank calling for a general strike and mass demonstrations.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![World leaders, experts praise Beijing declaration by Palestinian factions, commend China's role World leaders, experts praise Beijing declaration by Palestinian factions, commend China's role](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721811876_TBStephaneDujarric.jpg)
World leaders, experts praise Beijing declaration by Palestinian factions, commend China's role
Hamas views the Beijing Declaration on Palestinian Unity as a positive step and the best national solution post-conflict.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718363676_VolodymyrZelenskiy.jpg)
Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia
World leaders to discuss at summit how to end Ukraine war.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51717041048_IranianPresidentEb.jpg)
Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
The UN General Assembly traditionally meets to pay tribute to any world leader who was a sitting head of state at the time of their death.
Thu May 30 2024
![Freedom Flotilla: World leaders urged to support the mission Freedom Flotilla: World leaders urged to support the mission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713561168_TBFLOTILLAGAZAjpg.jpg)
Freedom Flotilla: World leaders urged to support the mission
Ann Wright says, a concerted push could be made to achieve a lasting ceasefire, enabling the smooth planning of aid distribution to Gaza.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![UN chief, COP28 president clash over future for fossil fuels UN chief, COP28 president clash over future for fossil fuels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701429911_SultanAhmedAlJabe.jpg)
UN chief, COP28 president clash over future for fossil fuels
The dueling visions summed up the most divisive issue facing world leaders at this year's UN climate summit.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![World leaders seek pause to Israel-Hamas fighting to allow aid into Gaza World leaders seek pause to Israel-Hamas fighting to allow aid into Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698204419_JDMTJNVRJCENYE.jpg)
World leaders seek pause to Israel-Hamas fighting to allow aid into Gaza
A total of 704 Palestinians, including 305 children, were killed on Tuesday, says Gaza's health ministry.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![Over the past week 130 world leaders spoke at the UN - Where were the women? Over the past week 130 world leaders spoke at the UN - Where were the women?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695199741_thUNGA.jpg)
Over the past week 130 world leaders spoke at the UN - Where were the women?
Fewer than 12% of those to stand at the lectern were women.
Wed Sep 27 2023
![At UN, Zelenskiy tells Russia to stop war so world can fight climate, other crises At UN, Zelenskiy tells Russia to stop war so world can fight climate, other crises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695167729_VolodymyrZelenskiy.jpg)
At UN, Zelenskiy tells Russia to stop war so world can fight climate, other crises
Volodymyr Zelenskiy implored world leaders gathered at the UNGA to stand united against Russia's invasion.
Wed Sep 20 2023
![ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71693975085_ASEANSummit.jpg)
ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
High on the agenda is Southeast Asian concern over China's activities in the South China Sea.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![World leaders gather in London for King Charles' coronation World leaders gather in London for King Charles' coronation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683287133_KingCharlesIIIand.jpg)
World leaders gather in London for King Charles' coronation
King Charles will hold a reception on Friday for world leaders gathered in London for his coronation this weekend.
Fri May 05 2023
![Biden apologises for US withdrawal from Paris climate pact Biden apologises for US withdrawal from Paris climate pact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658033799_Joebiden.jpg)
Biden apologises for US withdrawal from Paris climate pact
US President Joe Biden again apologised to world leaders on Friday for the US withdrawal from the landmark 2016 Paris climate agreement.
Sat Nov 12 2022
![Foreign leaders send condolence messages to S Korea over Itaewon crush Foreign leaders send condolence messages to S Korea over Itaewon crush](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81667077874_stampede.jpg)
Foreign leaders send condolence messages to S Korea over Itaewon crush
World leaders have sent messages of condolences and support to South Korea after a deadly stampede in Seoul's Itaewon district killed at least 151 people during Halloween celebrations.
Sun Oct 30 2022
![Force firms to reveal their impact on nature: Major businesses Force firms to reveal their impact on nature: Major businesses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666857199_POLLUTION.jpg)
Force firms to reveal their impact on nature: Major businesses
More than 300 firms signed an open letter to world leaders ahead of crunch UN's negotiations to halt catastrophic biodiversity loss.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![World leaders react to Thailand massacre at childcare centre World leaders react to Thailand massacre at childcare centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665105095_MassShooting.jpg)
World leaders react to Thailand massacre at childcare centre
World leaders have reacted to the news on the knife and gun rampage on Thursday that killed 37 people, including 22 children at a childcare centre in northeast Thailand.
Fri Oct 07 2022