California staggered by deadly back-to-back mass shootings
Authorities have not identified the motive of the rampages, which seems especially baffling as both the suspects were of retirement age.
Tue Jan 24 2023
California rainstorm death toll reaches 20, Biden plans visit
Tens of thousands remained under evacuation orders.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Weekend brings more rain, snow to storm-hit California
The latest parade of atmospheric rivers have wreaked havoc across the state in recent weeks.
Sun Jan 15 2023
California faces more torrential rain, high winds and flooding
The relentless weather over the last 10 days killed 12 people and left many thousands without power.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Soccer - Stunning Spain join World Cup 100 club with 7-0 Costa Rica rout
Ferran Torres brace and a sumptuous strike from Gavi sent them past the 100-goal mark in soccer's showpiece event.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Soccer: Spain's Gavi becomes youngest World Cup scorer since Pele
Pele was 17 in Sweden when he led Brazil to their first World Cup title, scoring six goals.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Weinstein defence challenges accuser Siebel Newsom as some charges dropped
Siebel Newsom, the wife of current California Governor Gavin Newsom, testified that Weinstein had raped her in 2005 when she was 31.
Wed Nov 16 2022
UK minister Gavin Williamson resigns over bullying claims
Williamson was accused of acting in a bullying manner, sending expletive-laden messages and telling one govt official to "slit your throat".
Wed Nov 09 2022
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
State of emergency declared in Mariposa amid major wildfire
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Mariposa County amid the spread of a major wildfire that has forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Rash of shark attacks prompt New York governor to ramp up beach surveillance
Kathy Hochul orders state agencies to step up surveillance off Long Island beaches following a string of five shark attacks in recent weeks.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Colombia flooding kills at least 10; seven others missing
Landslides are frequent due to the mountainous terrain and poor or informal construction of houses.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Refugees lack COVID shots because drugmakers fear lawsuits - Documents
The pandemic has already killed more than 5 million people, only about 7 per cent of people in low-income countries have received a dose.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Soccer: Ronaldo claims world record with late late show
Ronaldo had the last word with two late goals to break Irish hearts - and the world record.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Golfer Gavin ends Tokyo Olympic campaign in joint 57th spot
National golfer Gavin Green carded a four-over 288 four-day total to end the men's individual stroke play event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics here today in joint 57th place.
Sun Aug 01 2021
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024