Is 60 the age when women finally feel confident about their bodies?
The fashion and beauty industries are talking more and more about self-affirmation and self-esteem.
Sat Aug 07 2021
Editing your selfies could be making you feel worse
All the filters and apps now available to supposedly make ourselves look better in selfies could be making young women feel worse.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Why Disney princesses and 'princess culture' are bad for girls
The Disney Princess brand suggests that a girl's most valuable asset is her beauty, which encourages an unhealthy preoccupation with physical appearance.
Thu Jun 30 2016
Women warned not to upload indecent images on social media
It seems that the number of women who uploaded indecent images on Facebook and Instagram has reached an alarming level.
Sun Mar 06 2016
Online CBT sessions could benefit body dysmorphic disorder sufferers
A study this week in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), shows that patients suffering from body image disorders could benefit from following cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions online.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Viral social media campaign promotes stretch mark acceptance
Stretch marks, so long the bane of the beauty industry, are finally getting some love thanks to a new online body image campaign going viral.
Fri Apr 17 2015
Belly dancing could encourage positive body-image - Study
Belly-dancing could lead to better body image for women, according to recent research.
Wed Sep 10 2014
New Dove Real Beauty campaign goes viral
A new beauty campaign by cosmetics brand Dove is going viral, with a refreshing look at body image, and our own self-critical attitudes.
Wed Apr 17 2013
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