Pope wraps up Mongolia trip, says Church not bent on conversion
The historic trip took on international connotations because of Pope Francis' overtures to its neighbour China over freedom of religion.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
More than 2 million haj pilgrims expected to attend the 2023 pilgrimage season this week in Mecca and Medina.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Ukraine's leader says 'nothing left' of Mariupol, Kherson also facing humanitarian disaster
Capturing Mariupol would help Russian forces secure a land corridor to the Crimea peninsula, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Wed Mar 23 2022
UMNO must win big in GE15 to form stable govt - Tok Mat
UMNO must win GE15 with a huge majority in order to form a stable government that will not depend on the mercy of others, its deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.
Wed Mar 16 2022
WWF-Malaysia partners with MERCY Malaysia to support frontliners
The donations were used to set up hand-washing kiosks in several schools and orphanages around Sabah.
Fri Mar 04 2022
Singapore judges asked to show 'mercy' in high-profile execution appeal
Nagaenthran's lawyer Violet Netto asked for "mercy" from the judges in allowing time to arrange an independent psychiatric evaluation.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Registering the unregistered: How Malaysia plans to vaccinate 'invisible' communities
Malaysia plans to vaccinate at least 80 per cent of adults, including non-citizens, in order to return to a semblance of normal.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Maybank contributes RM14 mln to upgrade capacity in two public hospitals
The contribution via MERCY Malaysia will see the deployment of critically needed equipment and personnel to HKL and HTAR.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Door-to-door vaccine programme blueprint for underserved communities
Bedridden individuals and their caregivers in Malaysia have started receiving their COVID-19 vaccine under a door-to-door programme.
Wed Jul 07 2021
ASEAN should have own CDC, says Dr Jemilah Mahmood
The Malaysian Prime Ministers Special Advisor on Public Health Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood hopes that ASEAN can have a regional Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Wed Jan 20 2021
RMAF mounts mercy flight for two babies with heart ailments
"All at RMAF pray for the babies' speedy recovery."
Wed Jan 20 2021
Malaysians take volunteerism to new heights despite COVID-19
The needy who are assisted are not limited to those in the country, but also refugees and affected groups abroad as well as in conflict and disaster zones.
Sun Dec 06 2020
Mercy Malaysia urgently needs medical volunteers for deployment to Sabah
Mercy Malaysia is calling for medical volunteers to help their team in Sabah with COVID-19 mass testing and treatment in different locations around the state.
Thu Oct 22 2020
MOH expands counselling service, deploys 200 new counsellors nationwide
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is expanding its counselling service in primary health care by deploying 200 new counselling psychology officers nationwide.
Sat Oct 10 2020
Everyone must continue to fight COVID-19 - Muhyiddin
The Prime Minister said if everyone managed to overcome this challenge, the spread of the pandemic could be contained with the mercy of Allah.
Fri Apr 10 2020
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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