Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table
Researchers claim the electrified spoon can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium.
Sun May 26 2024
Japan researchers develop electric chopsticks to enhance salty taste
As a result, the salty taste enhances 1.5 times!
Tue Apr 19 2022
Analysis: A sobering strategy for pandemic times: Japan brewers bank on alcohol-free beer boom
Masuda embraces the opportunity to take what in Japan are known as "liver rest days" and try out a range of alcohol-free beer brands.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Analysis: From land of promise to pariah state, Myanmar coup rattles foreign firms
55 foreign investors in Myanmar from Coca Cola to Facebook signed a statement committing 'deep concern'.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Huawei phone prices rise in China on fears of chip shortage
Chinese consumers are rushing to buy smartphones from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd featuring its high-end Kirin chips, fearing curbs on the firm's access to U.S. technology will cut off production.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Two die, two critical after lice treatment
In the incident in Desa Kiringan, Boyolali, Central Java two days ago, Qaulan Shakila, 9, and her sister Khamilla, 4, died yesterday while receiving treatment at a hospital for vomiting.
Mon Aug 28 2017
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
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