Paralympics - More than 2 million tickets sold for Paris 2024 - organisers
Paris 2024 has sold just over two million tickets for the Paralympic Games, organisers said hours before the opening ceremony.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Monsoon rains bring floods, disrupting transport, in India's Mumbai
Heavy rains flooded roads and railways, as overflowing rivers elsewhere affected more than 2 million people.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China's sudden end of COVID curbs - Study
China's decision last December to end the three-year zero-COVID policy, led to a massive surge in hospitalisations and deaths.
Fri Aug 25 2023
What happens when a $2 million gene therapy is not enough
Once world's priciest drug, that raises questions for other gene therapies.
Sat Aug 19 2023
'Operation Cookie Monster': Dutch arrest their most-wanted suspect in cyber case
The site had been used to sell stolen online credentials, such as web browser fingerprints and cookies, from more than 2 million people.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
More than 2 million haj pilgrims expected to attend the 2023 pilgrimage season this week in Mecca and Medina.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Earthquake: Malaysia to channel over US$2 million to Turkiye, Syria
The Malaysia Government will donate US$1 mln for the purpose, while the other US$1 mln would come from the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Oldest DNA on record - 2 million years - reveals Greenland's lost world
Scientists have identified DNA from animals, plants and microbes dating to about 2 million years ago.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Kelantan allocates RM141.2 mln to replace old pipes in four districts - Exco
The Kelantan government has allocated a total of RM141.2 million since 2019 for the replacement of 226 kilometres (km) of old pipes.
Sun Nov 27 2022
12 million users to have 5G access by year-end - Annuar
About 12 million users will enjoy 5G services by the end of this year after five of six mobile telcos signed an access agreement with DNB yesterday.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Malaysia agrees with oil production cuts by OPEC
Malaysia has agreed with the recent implementation of oil production cut of 2 million barrels per day.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Business events to help Malaysia achieve 9.2 million tourist arrivals this year
The business events industry will help Malaysia achieve its new target of attracting 9.2 million tourist arrivals with RM26.8 billion in tourism receipts this year.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Over a million tourists arrivals in Malaysia since border reopening
Malaysia has managed to attract over a million tourists so far, over half of the targeted 2 million international tourists set by the government this year since the border reopening on April 1.
Sat Jun 04 2022
Chicken supply stabilises nationwide, no major shortage - MAFI
I feel chicken entrepreneurs have taken the necessary actions to ensure the supply of 1.8 to 2 million chickens daily, Ronald said.
Tue May 31 2022
North Korea hails 'good results' on COVID as fever cases pass 2 million
North Korea reported 263,370 people with fever symptoms and two more deaths.
Fri May 20 2022
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