'Phantom of the Opera' ends record run with final Broadway bow
After 35 years and almost 14,000 performances, the curtain fell for the final time on the longest-running show in Broadway history.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Vast military procession to mark King Charles' coronation
Around 5,000 members of the British armed forces will participate in the coronation of King Charles next month.
Mon Apr 17 2023
Frozen on stage - Disney movie musical comes to London West End
The musical is showing in a theatre newly restored by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, which recently reopened after a two-year restoration.
Thu Sep 09 2021
'Cinderella' musical in London won't open due to COVID rules
The modern twist on "Cinderella" was a high-profile new musical following the closure of theatres for almost 18 months due to the pandemic.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Lloyd Webber, impresarios take legal action to get UK COVID pilot data
Britain's government had been repeatedly urged to spell out its reasons for keeping restrictions on audiences in place.
Fri Jun 25 2021
A Stage Fit For The Phantom In Kuala Lumpur
The Phantom of the Opera is about to end its three-week run in Kuala Lumpur. We speak to the people who took up the challenge of bringing a world class theatrical act to these shores.
Tue Jul 02 2019
Russia races to replace British singer Sarah Brightman as space tourist
Russia's space officials on Thursday rushed to find a replacement for British singer Sarah Brightman after she pulled out as the next space tourist four months ahead of her planned trip.
Thu May 14 2015
'Phantom' returns to the Singapore stage
Legendary musical theatre The Phantom of the Opera will be performed in Singapore -- its second time in six years.
Fri Apr 12 2013
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