Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?
Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine
A total of 246 survivors, some emaciated and disorientated, have been brought to surface and arrested for illegal mining and immigration.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Mandela’s grandson arrested for hijacking, unlicensed firearm in South Africa
Police from the JMPD tactical response unit receive information about the location of a hijacked vehicle from a car-tracking company.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Brazil takes over BRICS Presidency, focusing on Global South cooperation
Brazil assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) on Wednesday. The agenda will focus on strengthening cooperation among Global South nations
Thu Jan 02 2025
BRICS is approaching G20 format, says Brazilian foreign minister
Starting January 1, we will chair BRICS and hold major ministerial meetings, says Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors
The storm laid waste to large parts of the archipelago off east Africa, which is France's poorest overseas territory.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Europe's new migrant hotspot races to cope with surging deaths
The number of migrants arriving from the West African coast in the Spanish archipelago is running at all-time highs.
Wed Dec 11 2024
World Food Program’s troubles in Sudan hurt hunger relief, alienated donors - internal report
The WFP is struggling to feed millions of people in the African country, which is suffering one of the worlds worst hunger crises.
Thu Dec 05 2024
COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor
KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Almost 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa this year, WHO says
Most of the cases are in Democratic Republic of Congo where tests have run out said the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Mon Sep 23 2024
South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite
Friction with the atmosphere created a spectacular fireball and caused it to break up in flight, said a professor.
Wed Sep 04 2024
South Africa lion breeders face uncertain future after ban
South Africa has over 8,000 lions living in captivity, the largest captive lion population in the world.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Why is mpox an emergency again?
Mpox is a significant health problem that is killing some of the most vulnerable people in the world, including children.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Olympics - Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, African Olympic committees chief says
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has said interest for 2036 has so far attracted cities in the double digits.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
Letsile Tebogo won the 200 metres, the first African to win the men's title as the athletics delivered another pulsating evening.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Tokyo museum offers visitors 'flashback' to defunct technology
From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum is a showcase for old cameras and telecom equipment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders
Sscientists say, the "Big Boy" would be classified as a separate species of funnel-web spider.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how
So how could Trump or Biden prevent TikTok from going dark?
Sat Jan 18 2025
Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?
Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40
Age is no longer a barrier for Malaysian women to embrace motherhood, thanks to advancements in fertility treatments.
Sat Jan 18 2025
The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?
For four years, the bar at Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington was the place to be seen for Donald Trump's circle of allies.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis
By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast
Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official
This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan
- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Jan 17 2025