Climate change 2021: There's no turning back now
Dedicated experts in the negotiating arena hailed solid even historic advances in beating back the existential threat of global warming.
Tue Dec 28 2021
What is 'youthwashing' and is COP26 guilty of it?
Are the voices and concerns of these young people really being heard within these very institutional events?
Sat Nov 13 2021
UN chief says global warming goal on life support
Guterres said the Glasgow talks "are in a crucial moment" and need to accomplish more than securing a weak deal that participating nations agree to support.
Fri Nov 12 2021
COP26: What to expect from the summit's second week
Participants will have to make their commitments concrete in order to reach an agreement by the end of the summit.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Glasgow climate negotiators seek to resolve 4 key challenges
It's as much a political declaration as a statement of intent about where countries agree the effort to combat climate change is heading.
Sun Nov 07 2021
For Stella McCartney, fashion must ditch leather or die trying
The fashion industry must prepare to eliminate waste and take radical stances such as ditching animal leather altogether, McCartney said.
Fri Nov 05 2021
'Time for action', Queen Elizabeth tells climate change summit
The queen said the legacy of a successful summit would help "our children's children".
Tue Nov 02 2021
Rich should pay for greater carbon footprint: Study
As rich people have a greater carbon footprint than the poor, they should pay more tax to compensate, says a study.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Malaysia aims to reduce intensity of greenhouse gas emission by 45 pct
Malaysia hopes to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission across the economy by 45 per cent based on the Gross Domestic Product in 2030.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Our future, our decisions: young activists call for seat at climate table
Young activists attending this week's climate talks in Milan are asking for a seat at the table during the upcoming UN COP26 summit.
Thu Sep 30 2021
'30 years of blah blah blah': Thunberg questions Italy climate talks
The meetings come as soaring energy prices on world markets stoke fears of a popular backlash against climate reform.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Pope denies resignation report, says leads normal life after surgery
Francis also said he was almost certain to attend the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Thunberg: 'Massive public pressure' needed to galvanize climate fight
Thunberg calls for "massive" pressure to fight climate change after dire report by a UN science panel.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Australia's PM reluctant to commit to medium-term climate goals: The Australian
Morrison said he will not take a new 2030 or 2035 emissions reduction target to a key United Nations climate conference in Glasgow in Nov.
Sat Jan 23 2021
In boost to climate action, Britain to stop backing overseas oil and gas projects
Britain would be the first major economy to commit to ending public finance for overseas fossil fuel projects.
Sat Dec 12 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