TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US
TikTok faces a key hearing in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan. 19.
Fri Sep 13 2024
In Kamala Harris' multiracial roots, US sees its own future
Some 42 million Americans now identify as multiracial, or 13 pct of the country, according to the US Census Bureau.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
The exchange was seen as a strategic move by both, the US President Joe Biden administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Biden asks Americans to 'cool it down' after Trump shooting
Donald Trump's shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania 'calls on all of us to take a step back', Joe Biden said.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Trump says if he is jailed that could be 'breaking point' for Americans
Donaled Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11, four days before Republicans gather to formally choose their presidential nominee.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly used incendiary language to accuse immigrants in the US illegally of fueling violent crime.
Fri May 24 2024
Total solar eclipse: North Americans celebrate with cheers, music and matrimony
Skywatchers across North America gazed upward at a blackened sun in the midday dusk, the first total solar eclipse in seven years.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base
Venezuela separately returned to the US, fugitive Malaysian businessman known as "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a US Navy bribery case.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Biden, 80, makes 2024 presidential run official: "Let's finish this job"
Joe Biden will seek a second White House term in 2024, a decision that will test whether Americans are ready to give him another four years.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Americans divided over criminal charges against Trump - Reuters/Ipsos poll
Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records by prosecutors in New York City.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead
Mexican officials pledged to work with the U.S. to find the perpetrators, but the incident threw a harsh spotlight on gang violence in Mexico.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Elon Musk accuses media of racism after newspapers drop 'Dilbert' cartoon
Scott Adams, the creator of "Dilbert" said Black Americans were a hate group and posted racist comments on his YouTube channel.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Massive snowstorm closes schools, grounds flights in US heartland
More than 50 million Americans were under winter weather advisories as the storm moved across a wide swath of the western and northern US.
Thu Feb 23 2023
'Say their names' - Families urge Blinken to use China trip to free US detainees
The Dui Hua Foundation estimates there are more than 200 Americans in China alone who are wrongfully detained or facing coercive measures.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Fauci pleads with Americans to get COVID shot in final White House briefing
The United States leads the world in recorded COVID-19 deaths with more than one million.
Wed Nov 23 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024