Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three
The blast, suspected to have been caused by an explosion of a gas tank on the fourth floor of a building.
Thu May 23 2024
China's Harbin reverts to COVID-19 curbs on public life as cases surge
Authorities in Harbin, the capital of the northernmost Chinese region of Heilongjiang, announced broad restrictions on Saturday after other major cities reinstated lockdowns to curb COVID-19.
Sun Nov 27 2022
Portuguese experts blame climate change, poor forest management for growing wildfire damage
The record-breaking heat wave that has gripped Portugal in recent days is the harbinger of climate change and the wildfires are mostly due to poor forest management.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Hanoi SEA Games a harbinger of future of Malaysian sports
Malaysia will be gunning for 36 gold, 35 silver and 75 bronze for a total of 146 medals targeted.
Wed May 11 2022
Chainsaws, ice and a sauna in India's frozen north
Kangsing collective have created a "mini-colosseum", a cafeteria and a sauna near the village of Chilling in the northern region of Ladakh.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Two-thirds winning majority by Barisan Nasional in Melaka - a harbinger of the next general election?
It is still too early to tell whether BN could contest alone in GE15.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Recent extreme weather events a harbinger of worst flood in Malaysia?
Malaysia shall prepare now to lessen the tragic impact of the wet monsoon flood in year-end.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Chinese 'polar bear hotel' opens to full bookings, criticism
Yang said the indoor area is only part of the bears' total enclosure and that they are let outdoors when temperature and air quality permit.
Sat Mar 13 2021
A year after Wuhan lockdown, China reports small rise in COVID-19 cases
The National Health Commission said 107 new COVID-19 cases had been identified on Saturday, up from 103 cases the day before.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Frozen towers and palaces stun visitors at Harbin ice festival
The frozen dreamscapes have drawn millions of visitors over the years to the wintery northeastern city.
Wed Jan 06 2021
China's new coronavirus cases near six-week high, Russian border new battleground
China's northeast Heilongjiang province which borders Russia has become the new battleground against the coronavirus as authorities reported the highest number of new daily cases in nearly six weeks.
Mon Apr 13 2020
A persistent headache turns out to be something ominous
Over the next two dizzying weeks, Klein would learn that his headache wasn't a migraine, but the harbinger of a condition that would irrevocably reorder his life.
Tue Nov 22 2016
China ice festival launches without a bang
A spectacular ice festival opened in China on Monday but officials cancelled a firework display to allay safety concerns after a deadly New Year stampede in Shanghai.
Mon Jan 05 2015
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