BBC cancels interview with Boris Johnson after 'embarrassing' mistake
Laura Kuenssberg said she mistakenly sent Johnson notes "in a message meant for my team" and this meant the interview had to be cancelled.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Suit by mother of Dutch model against police, govt to begin on Oct 14
Christina Verstappen is suing the police, Home Minister and Malaysian government for negligence in investigating her daughter's death.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals at Paris Olympics
Athletes do not have to be among the top echelons of fame to gain traction online, says Kate Johnson.
Thu Jul 25 2024
TIMELINE - Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK
Here are some of the defining moments of the Conservatives' four terms in power under five prime ministers since 2010.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry
Boris Johnson makes a last-ditch effort to rally support for the Conservatives and their leader Rishi Sunak, who helped oust him.
Wed Jul 03 2024
House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests
Mike Johnson's visit, he said was meant to support Jewish students intimidated by some anti-Israeli demonstrators.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Why David Cameron's past and present relations with China could be Rishi Sunak's first big political headache of 2024
David Camerons time in office has been described as a -golden era- for UK-China relations.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Soccer: Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out
Australia's decision to not proceed with 2034 leaves Saudi Arabia as the only confirmed bidder.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum
The 220 to 209 party-line vote elevated Mike Johnson to the powerful role that has been vacant since Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Oct. 3.
Thu Oct 26 2023
First pill for dengue shows promise in human challenge trial
In human challenge trials, researchers intentionally expose healthy volunteers to a pathogen to test a vaccine or treatment.
Fri Oct 20 2023
UK parliament backs report that Boris Johnson lied over 'partygate'
Lawmakers in the House of Commons voted 354 to 7 to endorse the committee's report after a five-hour debate on its findings.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Boris Johnson Q&A: Why report into misleading parliament still matters, even after he resigned as an MP
Misleading the house is treated exceptionally seriously because of the centrality of ministerial accountability to parliament.
Mon Jun 19 2023
'Terrible': UK minister sorry for lockdown-breaking party video
The 45-second clip shows revellers partying in December 2020 when the British public in London were banned from socialising indoors.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Election to replace UK's Boris Johnson set for July 20
Johnson said he would stand down as the lawmaker for Uxbridge and South Ruislip after he read a parliamentary report over whether he misled parliament over gatherings at his office during lockdown.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Boris Johnson wilfully misled parliament, says UK report dubbed "rubbish" by ex-PM
Boris Johnson condemns the report as "rubbish", "a lie" and "a charade", and accusing committee members of waging a vendetta against him.
Thu Jun 15 2023
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