Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled
Miyazaki Airport shut its runway after the explosion caused a crater, deep in the middle of the taxiway next to the runway.
Wed Oct 02 2024
SRC directors are professionals, not 'puppets' hired by Najib - Ismee
Tan Sri Ismee Ismail testifies in SRC International's $1.18 billion suit against Najib Razak and fugitive Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said SRC ex-CEO Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, now at large, lied to the board about repatriating SRC funds from overseas.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Najib controlled all aspects of SRC - Former SRC director
Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said all major investment and strategic decisions of SRC were to be first referred to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing
It is very rare for mountaineers to make multiple ascents in a short time.
Wed May 22 2024
Selangor records highest sexual crime cases in past three years
Selangor recorded highest number of sexual crimes in the country over past three years, with 90 pct of the perpetrators being locals.
Wed May 15 2024
Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made
Indonesia's Ministry of Health estimated to have 69.1 million smokers, the third largest number in the world behind only China and India.
Sat Feb 17 2024
Kemaman by-election: Winning in one's own stronghold is not extraordinary - Muhammad Kamil
Pas retained the Kemaman seat after Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar won the Parliamentary by-election, obtaining 64,998 votes.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Indonesia fire burns 15 hectares of landfill, still rages
West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil has said the fire was ignited by a cigarette that was thrown on the ground.
Fri Aug 25 2023
From highs to lows, Everest record breaker sees 'no future' in Nepal
The government does little for the welfare of the sherpas, Kami Rita said, urging authorities to launch welfare schemes.
Sat Jun 03 2023
Farid Kamil refuses to divorce wife, case to continue with hakam process
Syarie Judge Shukran Yusof said the report of JKP revealed a shiqaq or a prolonged dispute where both parties failed to reconcile.
Tue May 30 2023
Russia unleashes largest drone attack on Ukrainian capital, crowds mark Kyiv Day
Ukraine military said it had downed 58 of the 59 launched drones, described by the air force as a record assault with the "kamikaze" drones.
Mon May 29 2023
Nepali sherpa scales Everest for 28th time as death toll rises to 11
Kami Rita Sherpa reached the 29,032-feet summit by the traditional southeast ridge route.
Tue May 23 2023
Britain's record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky'
British climber Kenton Cool made his 17th ascent of the worlds highest peak this week, the most by a foreigner.
Mon May 22 2023
Syarie Judge advises Farid Kamil, Diana to reconcile
Syarie lawyer said if the JKP failed to reach an agreement, the two parties will go through the hakam process and the court will decide.
Tue Mar 28 2023
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