Argentine World Cup team commemorates Maradona
Members of the Argentine national soccer team commemorated Diego Armando Maradona at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday, two years after his death.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Ronaldo to retire if Portugal win World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo announced Thursday that he will retire from professional football if Portugal wins the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Fri Nov 18 2022
Football star Beckham to become face of Qatar World Cup in US$206 million deal
Bekham agrees to become the Middle Eastern nation's ambassador, making GBP15 million per year over the next decade under the deal.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Colombia halt Brazil's perfect 2022 World Cup qualifying run
Brazil's perfect 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying record was ended as Colombia held the five-time world champions to a goalless draw.
Mon Oct 11 2021
12 teams qualified for final round of 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian zone qualifiers
UAE and Vietnam had qualified from Group G of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian zone qualifiers that had Malaysia finishing third in the group.
Wed Jun 16 2021
Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup construction work progressing normally
The SC, established in 2011 by Qatar, is responsible for the delivery of the required infrastructure and host country planning and operations for 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Fri Jun 16 2017
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