Ethiopia's traditional 'sauna' therapy gains big-city popularity
Urbanites enjoy beauty treatment claiming to heal everything from aches to birth-related trauma.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital
The Taliban have not formally banned women from work but have barred many Afghan female aid workers, shuttered beauty salons.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Marriott Hotels opens its first resort in Perhentian islands
With its debut, Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa invites travelers to discover the untamed beauty and cultural richness of Terengganu.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Construction of Batu Caves escalator will not mar concrete steps - Temple chairman
The construction would be carired out on the right side of the limestone hill leading to the cave temple to preserve its natural beauty.
Thu Jan 25 2024
100 years of Disney: from a cartoon mouse to a global giant, how Walt Disney conquered the world
Walt Disney was an innovator in terms of space, colour and movement.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Spread of accurate understanding of Islam can eliminate chance of misperception - PM
The beauty of Islam can only be felt if a person truly understands, practices and lives its true teachings, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Oct 10 2023
How young women suffer chasing an Instagram beauty ideal
Young women are bombarded with Instagram images that can define beauty and how they see themselves.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Chance encounter transforms girl from Mumbai slum into teenage model, internet influencer
Her breakthrough reflects gradually changing attitudes in a country where advertising and Bollywood films glorify fair-skin as ideal beauty.
Sat Sep 23 2023
Taliban administration orders beauty salons in Afghanistan to close
The deadline for the closing of beauty parlors for women is one month, a spokesperson said.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Actor Kevin Spacey goes on trial in London this week on sex offence charges
Kevin Spacey denies allegations of historic offences committed against four men which are said to have taken place between 2001 and 2013.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Best Muslim-Friendly Destination recognition, good way to promote Malaysia tourism
Mohd Saddam Irrban Shamsuddi said that travel agencies should promote Malaysia's natural beauty, especially those with pristine beaches.
Mon Jun 05 2023
Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants
Having led the world's first cloning of camels in 2009, Nisar Wani is now replicating a few dozen a year at a Dubai lab.
Sat May 27 2023
Malaysia's beauty, shaped me into the person I am today - Michelle Yeoh
Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh said she is considering taking on new challenges in her career, such as becoming a producer.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Powder power: a zero-waste solution in evolution
On International Day of Zero Waste, we look at why powder might be your new best friend when it comes to constructing a beauty panoply.
Thu Mar 30 2023
From the trash can to the bathroom cabinet, waste is getting a second life in the beauty sector
What if the cosmetics of tomorrow came straight from our trash cans?
Sat Mar 25 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