Twelve rescued from rollercoaster at Hong Kong Disneyland
The Hyperspace Mountain ride is described on Disney's website as rocketing into a Star Wars battle.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Disneyland dragon catches fire in California, no injuries reported
A 45-foot tall Disneyland dragon burst into flames after catching fire during a show in California.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Shanghai Disney Resort to reopen Disneytown, hotel on June 16
The resort has been shut since March 21, after COVID-19 cases began rising.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Avengers ready to welcome Marvel fans at new Disneyland campus
Fan favorites from Disney's blockbuster Marvel movies, from Black Widow to Captain America and Ant-Man, also will interact with guests.
Thu Jun 03 2021
California Disneyland re-opens but you can't hug Mickey Mouse
Masks, temperature checks and no hugs with Mickey Mouse greeted visitors to Disneyland in California.
Mon May 03 2021
Disneyland Paris hotel is now a vaccination centre
The hotel is now hosting a huge vaccination centre that will open this and next weekend before potentially welcoming patients 7 days a week.
Sun Apr 25 2021
Disneyland's Avengers area to open in June with Spider-Man and shawarma
A new Avengers-themed area featuring a Spider-Man ride, roaming superheroes and a shawarma food cart will open at Disneyland Resort.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Avengers area to open at California's Disneyland in June
A new Avengers-themed area that includes a Spider-Man ride will open at Walt Disney Co's Disneyland Resort in California on June 4.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Disneyland in California eyes 'late April' reopening: CEO
Reopening criteria for theme parks and outdoor stadiums will be relaxed from April 1, as a winter spike in COVID-19 cases rapidly recedes.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Vaccinations roll out in stadiums, cathedrals, buses
After 10 months shut down by the pandemic, the Disneyland theme park in palm-lined California came back to life as a vaccination centre.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Disneyland Paris postpones re-opening to April
The park, which employs 17,000 people, closed between March 13 and July 15 last year, and has been shut again since October 30.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Disneyland opens mass COVID vaccination center
California's Disneyland opened a giant coronavirus vaccination center, some 10 months after the pandemic's appearance forced the closure of the world-famous theme park.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Disneyland Paris to close again as France orders second virus lockdown
Walt Disney Co's Disneyland theme park in Paris will close again as France heads back into lockdown to fight a second wave of coronavirus infections, the company said on Thursday.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Disney to lay off about 28,000 parks unit employees due to coronavirus hit
About two-thirds of the laid-off employees will be part-time workers.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Hong Kong's Disneyland to reopen on September 25
Hong Kong's Disneyland said on Tuesday it will reopen on Friday to a reduced number of visitors and limited days, with enhanced health measures.
Tue Sep 22 2020
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