Taylor Swift wins top trophy at American Music Awards
Swift's re-recording of her 2012 record "Red" took the trophy for favorite pop album.
Mon Nov 21 2022
A picture and its story: Fire-bombing of a seaside English migrant centre
Peter Nicholls recalls the moment a man fire-bombed the English port gates at a centre for processing migrants and then took his own life.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Thriving seal population dips in Britain's River Thames
Besides seals, the Thames is also home to species such as the European eel, the Dover sole and the short-snouted seahorse.
Tue Sep 07 2021
In inclusivity push, Unilever to exclude word 'normal' from beauty products
The move comes as Unilever tries to move beyond the backlash it has faced for some of its advertising campaigns.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Lady Gaga, JLo kick off inauguration in style
She belted out a classic rendition of the US national anthem, donning a billowing ball gown and enormous dove brooch.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Anger boils over in Dover as stranded truckers demand to leave UK
Paris and London agreed that drivers carrying a negative COVID-19 test result could board ferries for Calais.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Unilever's makeover: 'Woke-washing' or the real thing?
Climate action is mainstreaming, and companies prioritising it today can gain a competitive advantage.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Franklin Templeton hires new CIO
Sekhon will oversee the more than 80 experienced emerging markets equity investment professionals based in 20 offices around the world and representing over US$45 billion in assets under management.
Fri Feb 09 2018
Dove faces PR disaster over ad that showed black woman turning white
Dove's apology failed to stem a torrent of online criticism, with some social media users calling for a boycott of Dove products.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Unilever unit Dove apologises for racist advert
The advertisement has received backlash on South African social media and has since been removed.
Mon Oct 09 2017
With no will, Prince loses the control he zealously guarded
During a career spanning almost four decades, Prince broke with his record label, changed his name and yanked his songs off popular streaming services to prove a point.
Wed Jan 18 2017
MH370: Dove at 20,000ft per minute, there should be debris - Experts
A test pilot today disputed a new report that says MH370 plunged into the sea at high speed.
Wed Aug 10 2016
Elvis guitar fetches $334,000 at New York auction
Vernon Presley is said to have changed the finish of the Gibson Dove acoustic guitar to ebony after his son earned his black belt in karate.
Sun May 22 2016
Prince Of Rock
He rocked our universe in the ‘80s, but will live forever in our hearts as one of the greatest musicians of our times.
Fri Apr 22 2016
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