Hollywood stars stand by actors not 'swimming in money'
One of the biggest changes that both actors and writers are advocating for is increased base compensation in a television world.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Harrison Ford hangs up his 'Indiana Jones' hat in 'Dial of Destiny'
The 80-year-old Harrison Ford, confirmed that he will not be returning for more relic-related escapades.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Queen Elizabeth's reign featured enchiladas with Reagan, dancing with Ford
The queen met 13 of the last 14 American presidents, all except Lyndon Johnson.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Princess Diana's unique Ford Escort fetches $850,000 at auction
Silverstone's website describes the car as the Princess of Wales' last Ford Escort, with 24,961 miles on the clock.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Apple, Ford, other big US brands join corporate wave shunning Russia
Apple Inc late on Tuesday said it had stopped sales of iPhones and other products in Russia.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original
The worse the local air contamination, the higher the odds of needing intensive care and mechanical ventilation.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Harrison Ford injures shoulder on set of new 'Indiana Jones' movie
Production of the fifth "Indiana Jones" film will continue while "the appropriate course of treatment is evaluated" for Ford.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Hybrid leader Toyota turns on electrics
Toyota plans for its first global line-up of battery electric vehicles as other carmakers have pulled ahead in electrification.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Oscars show reinvented as a movie -- with masks, longer speeches
The ceremony would be shot like a movie, with presenters including Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford and Halle Berry "playing themselves".
Mon Apr 19 2021
US probes role of human smuggling in Mexico border collision that killed 13
Several of the occupants were ejected from the vehicle and died on the pavement, others died inside the SUV.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Betting on death of petrol cars, Volvo to go all electric by 2030
The Swedish carmaker said 50 pct of its global sales should be fully-electric cars by 2025 and the other half hybrid models.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Old but gold: Tokyo's retro car owners revel in modern classics
The casual society has around 10 members and the oldest cars they own are a 1941 Cadillac and a restored 1929 Ford Model-A.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Ford to speed up push to electric autos, digitization
Ford plans $22 billion in electric car investment through 2025, nearly twice the earlier plan.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Self-service scooters could soon be parking and driving themselves.
The idea is to ensure that scooters no longer clutter sidewalks and no longer hinder pedestrians, especially the elderly or disabled.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Ford to recall 3 million vehicles for air bags at $610 million cost
The recall includes 2.7 million U.S. vehicles. Ford will include the cost in fourth-quarter results.
Fri Jan 22 2021
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024