First VP of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva a major contributor to the country's development
For 16 years, Aliyeva has honourably carried out the responsibilities of being a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
Thu Sep 03 2020
TV Anchor James Chau: On Getting Mandela, Moon or Mugabe to Tell Their Story
Journalist and presenter James Chau has more to offer than just being another face on TV. The UN Goodwill Ambassador imparts his knowledge in journalism and activism.
Wed Jun 27 2018
'Feminism is not a stick with which to beat other women': Emma Watson tells off critics
The young British actress and graduate of Brown University was appointed a United Nations women's goodwill ambassador in July 2014, and served as an advocate for HeForShe.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Maria Sharapova to return as UN goodwill ambassador
Maria Sharapova will once again be a UN goodwill ambassador when her doping ban expires in April and she returns to international tennis competition, a UN statement said.
Fri Nov 11 2016
Anne Hathaway to help UN shine spotlight on working mothers
The Oscar winner has been named a goodwill ambassador for UN Women to help highlight on the unequal burden shouldered by working mothers.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Najib congratulates Michelle Yeoh on appointment as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Yeoh will focus on raising awareness and mobilising support for the recently launched Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Fri Mar 18 2016
United Nations suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador
The United Nations has suspended Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova as a goodwill ambassador after she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Cage renews appointment as goodwill ambassador
Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage calls for greater attention to human trafficking.
Wed Nov 06 2013
Haiti names Maria Bello as goodwill ambassador for women
Haiti's President Michel Martelly honoured US actress Maria Bello for her advocacy work on behalf of the Caribbean country's women.
Wed Oct 24 2012
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