World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report
The report highlights urgent need to reform international development finance to better support country-level responses to global crises.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Ratan Tata, who put India's Tata Group on the global map, dies at 86
Ratan Tata, who ran the conglomerate for over 20 years as chairman, had been undergoing intensive care in Mumbai, according to sources.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Singapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge
Singapore will inaugurate Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as its new prime minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago.
Wed May 15 2024
Tennis - Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years as a professional
The 24-time Grand Slam title-winner ended a five-year partnership with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic last month.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Child dies due to neglect: Couple pleads guilty
The couple faced imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine of RM50,000 or both, if convicted.
Mon Apr 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Battle against the unseen enemy of childhood stunting
Malaysia has not made any headway in meeting the target for stunting over the last 20 years.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed
The legal team was preparing a claim for "substantial" compensation for Kathleen Folbigg's wrongful imprisonment, her lawyer said.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Village barber runs pay-as-you-wish shop
Zamri Saidon has been cutting people's hair for the past 20 years without setting any fee and customers can pay whatever they want.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Myanmar court jails photojournalist for 20 years
Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested in late May in Rakhine state while he was reporting on the Cyclone Mocha's impact.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Workers should have EPF savings of at least RM240,000 to retire gracefully - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the estimated savings would enable someone to sustain life for 20 years after retirement.
Mon Jul 24 2023
The Government of Egypt and UN-Habitat announce dates for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum
For the first time in 20 years, the forum will be returning to the African continent, Michal Mlynar said.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Australian woman pardoned after 20 years in jail for deaths of her four children
The judicial review found there was reasonable doubt about the original convictions.
Mon Jun 05 2023
Siti Bainun found guilty of neglecting, abusing Bella
The charge provides imprisonment for up to 20 years or a fine of RM50,000 or both, upon conviction.
Wed May 03 2023
No regrets from the Iraqi who threw his shoes at Bush
The same people who entered 20 years ago with the occupier are still ruling despite failures and corruption, Iraqi journalist Muntazer said.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Peru extends state of emergency in protest-hit cities
Deadly protests against the government have sparked the country's worst violence in 20 years.
Tue Jan 17 2023
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