Heavy rains cripple Indian cities; at least 35 killed
India is in the midst of its annual rainy season but the downpours over the past few days have been particularly heavy.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Another cyclone looms for India, week after deadly storm
Cyclone Yaas is set to hit soon after Cyclone Tauktae, India's first major tropical storm this season.
Mon May 24 2021
Powerful storm weakens slightly after landfall in western India
Tauktae will weaken to a severe cyclonic storm in the next few hours, from a "very severe" storm.
Tue May 18 2021
India's Gujarat state evacuates over 200,000 people as cyclone hits
Gujarat shut ports and major airports as the most powerful cyclone in more than two decades made landfall in the state.
Tue May 18 2021
More than 90 Malaysians still stranded in flood-battered Chennai
More than 90 Malaysians are still stranded in their hotel rooms and homes in Chennai, India.
Fri Dec 04 2015
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
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