Japan, S.Korea leaders summit in limbo amid uproar over sexual innuendo
Suga and Moon were planning to discuss issues that have strained relations over generations.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Tokyo 2020 CEO says Tokyo Olympics will create model for pandemic Games
Muto said the athletes will not have to compete in completely empty venues because Olympic officials and journalists will be there.
Sun Jul 11 2021
Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo
Giant panda Shin Shin has given birth to twin cubs at Ueno Zoo, the first panda birth there in four years.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Three crew missing after collision of Japanese cargo ship and tanker
A cargo ship capsized and sank after a collision with a Marshall Islands-registered tanker in the Seto Inland Sea.
Fri May 28 2021
Japan says Olympics must not burden regional medical systems
Tokyo 2020 organisers this week issued the second edition of "playbooks" that lay out infection prevention standards for the Summer Games.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar
Freelance journalist Yuki Kitazumi was picked up from his home and taken into custody by troops on Sunday night.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Japan begins COVID-19 shots for over 65s as fourth infection wave looms
Shots for people aged 65 and above began using Pfizer Inc's vaccine made in Europe and delivered to the regions in the past week.
Mon Apr 12 2021
Japan finds new COVID-19 strain, while immigration centre reports infections
Five staff and 39 foreign detainees at a Tokyo immigration facility have tested positive for COVID-19.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Syringe shortage hampers Japan's COVID-19 vaccination roll out
Manufacturers are struggling to ramp up production of syringes quickly, raising fears that millions of doses could go waste.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Japan PM Suga under fire for year-end dinners as coronavirus cases mount
Despite his own public warnings against large group meals, Suga went ahead with a series of get-togethers.
Wed Dec 16 2020
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