Guillermo del Toro wins directing Oscar for 'The Shape of Water'
Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro won the best director Oscar on Sunday for his fantastical romance "The Shape of Water."
Mon Mar 05 2018
'The Shape of Water' tops Oscar nominations with 13 nods
Fantasy drama "The Shape of Water," about a woman who falls in love with a strange river creature, led the Oscar nominations on Tuesday with 13 nods, including the top prize for best picture.
Tue Jan 23 2018
Don't be cynical about love, director Del Toro says in adult fairytale
A fairy tale about a mute cleaner in a government laboratory falls in love with an aquatic creature facing dissection there - an appeal to embrace differences, premiered at the Venice film festival.
Thu Aug 31 2017
Stars give their jeans to help refugees
Hollywood stars Sharon Stone, Benicio Del Toro and Emma Watson donated their trousers for a new charity drive called "Jeans for Refugees".
Wed Jul 27 2016
Guillermo del Toro infuses new haunted house movie with gothic style
His "Crimson Peak", which rolls out around the world this month, borrows strongly from Del Toro's love of Edgar Allen Poe stories.
Sat Oct 10 2015
Guillermo del Toro talks 'Pacific Rim 2'
Some major characters will be back for the second installment of the "Pacific Rim".
Thu Nov 27 2014
Del Toro eyes monster hit with 'Pacific Rim'
A lifelong fascination with Japanese mega-monsters is behind Mexican director Guillermo del Toro's eagerly anticipated summer blockbuster "Pacific Rim,".
Thu Jul 11 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