
Tears, howls and blackouts at the train station: Key Oscar moments
Here are five takeaways from Hollywood's biggest awards night.
Tue Apr 27 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia says AstraZeneca safe, will be used on elderly, China censors Zhao's Oscar victory
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Mon Apr 26 2021

Chloe Zhao makes Oscars history as first Asian woman best director
It was the first Oscar for Zhao, who featured real-life nomads alongside actress Frances McDormand.
Mon Apr 26 2021

Winning director Zhao makes Oscars history, but honor censored in China
Zhao has become controversial in her native land, as commentators on social media said she has insulted China in some of her past comments.
Mon Apr 26 2021

'They cut the VPN': Oscars screening party in Shanghai runs into snag
The screening, hosted by the Alumni Society of New York University, didn't start until 10 am, when organiser Kevin Ke got his VPN service.
Mon Apr 26 2021

Hollywood ponders post-pandemic future of cinemas
Here's what some of Hollywood's actors, directors, writers and producers see for the future of cinemas.
Fri Apr 23 2021

Recession drama 'Nomadland' wins best film at BAFTA awards
US recession drama "Nomadland", about a community of van dwellers, was the big winner at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday.
Mon Apr 12 2021

'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAS including best picture, director
"Nomadland" won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards.
Sun Apr 11 2021

Hollywood directors nominate two women for top prize in historic first
The DGA Awards are a strong indicator of the Oscar's best director prize.
Wed Mar 10 2021

'Nomadland' picks up Critics' Choice wins on Hollywood awards trip
The film about van dwellers living on America's spectacular open road also won cinematography and adapted screenplay.
Mon Mar 08 2021

'Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes
The usual gathering of A-listers at a gala dinner in Beverly Hills was replaced by webcams in the homes of mostly glammed-up celebrities.
Mon Mar 01 2021

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide
For Azerbaijanis, the Khojaly genocide is more than a historical event - it is a collective trauma that shapes their identity and worldview.
Fri Feb 21 2025