Olympics: Figure skating - Skaters bid farewell to Beijing Games with sparkle-filled show
The world's best figure skaters put aside competition nerves and concerns about scores on Sunday as they let loose on the final day.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Olympics - Beijing to close Games marked by COVID measures, Valieva doping scandal
Beijing hands the Olympic flag to Milan-Cortina today.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Olympics - Under 100,000 spectators have attended Beijing Games, organiser says
The crowds were generally far smaller than the 30 pct capacity an International Olympic Committee official had earlier said was hoped for.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Beijing 2022: Jeffrey falters, Malaysia's challenge ends
Malaysia's challenge at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics came to an end after national Alpine skier Jeffrey Webb failed to make headway in the men's slalom event.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Olympics: Valieva cleared to compete after CAS ruling citing 'exceptional circumstances'
CAS cited the fact that Valieva is a "protected person" under WADA rules as one of the exceptional circumstances underpinning its decision.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Panda 'phenomenon' surprises Beijing Olympics mascot designer
Bing Dwen Dwen has become the latest must-have item for keen fans with long queues at Olympic souvenir shops.
Mon Feb 14 2022
We couldn't have the Beijing Olympics without snow machines. How do they work, and what's the environmental cost?
Beijing receives almost no annual snowfall and has an average temperature just below 0, even in the winter month of February.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Olympics - Valieva doping case to go unanswered in CAS ruling on Monday
The positive result was not reported for more than six weeks, allowing Valieva to compete on Feb. 7 with the winning Russian (ROC) team.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Beijing Olympics to bring in more spectators
Beijing Organising Committee for the Winter Olympics did not specify how many more spectators it will add to the events.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Winter Olympics: Aruwin ends first Beijing task in top 40
National alpine skier, Aruwin Salehhuddin ended her first challenge in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by being in the top 40 in Run 2 of the women's giant slalom event today.
Mon Feb 07 2022
Winter Olympics: National alpine skier Aruwin qualifies for Run 2
National alpine skier, Aruwin Salehhuddin managed to make the cut for Run 2 of the women's giant slalom event of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics today.
Mon Feb 07 2022
Saifuddin congratulates China for hosting 2022 Winter Olympics
Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah on Saturday congratulated China for hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Olympics - Beijing Games burst into life under shadow of COVID and conflict
The scintillating opening ceremony ended with a member of China's Uyghur minority helping to light the Olympic cauldron.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Malaysia's mission at Beijing Winter Olympics begins
The national contingent was garbed in dark green and black winter clothing, topped off with a white snow beanie hat with the Jalur Gemilang on the front.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Olympics - Fireworks ban pays off as Beijing records best air quality for Lunar New Year's eve
A ban on fireworks ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics helped China's capital record its cleanest air for a Lunar New Year.
Tue Feb 01 2022
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