Olympics - Eiffel Tower countdown turns to 100 days to Paris 2024
Organisers will count on the flame relay across France for the mood to swing in the country as the July 26-Aug 11 Games approach.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Job worries sour mood for Chinese heading home for holidays
People are expected to make a record 9 bln journeys before and after the Feb. 10-17 break - usually a time for celebration and relaxation.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Body recovered from rubble of Philadelphia I-95 highway collapse
The truck driver, Nathaniel Moody, had been unaccounted for in the immediate aftermath of the accident.
Tue Jun 13 2023
Too early to gauge Unity Govt's impact on economy - Moody's
It is still early to gauge whether the current unity government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has provided more stability in terms of the economic environment of the country
Tue May 16 2023
Bank Negara Malaysia set to raise policy rate again - Moody's
According to Moody's, BNM hiked the rate in May, lifting it from the record low where it had languished for nearly two years.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics
Central banks have snapped into action, with bank governors in the Philippines and Malaysia raising rates, Rogers said.
Tue May 24 2022
Malaysia's large banks able to face competition from innovative digital banks - Moody's investors
Malaysia's six largest banking groups by assets are well-positioned to face competition from innovative digital banks following the announcement of five new digital entrants announced by Bank Negara.
Wed May 04 2022
Indonesia palm oil shares, rupiah hit by tougher export ban
The move sends palm oil futures in Malaysia up by 9.8 pct with the jittery mood spilling over into markets.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Civil servants, friends pay last respects to Ali Hamsa
A sombre mood enveloped the Sheikh Daud Al-Fathoni Hall when more than 500 family members, civil servants and friends paid their last respects to the late Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Moody's: Malaysia to record 6.0 pct economic growth in 2022
Malaysia's economy is likely to grow 6.0 per cent this year, driven by the reopening of international borders, high vaccination rates, and as the country enters the transition to the endemic phase.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Malaysia's outlook tentatively optimistic - Moody's Analytics
Malaysia's outlook is tentatively optimistic as the domestic economy has largely reopened and restrictions are unlikely to be reinstated despite the Omicron wave, Moody's Analytics said.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Box office: 'The Batman' scores $128 million, second-biggest pandemic debut
Thanks to positive reviews, strong reception from ticket buyers and high levels of intrigue to see Pattinson's moody take on the Caped Crusader.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Biden orders nearly 3,000 US troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Russia has denied plans to invade Ukraine but signalled it was in no mood for compromise on Wednesday.
Thu Feb 03 2022
Djokovic sponsor Hublot says vaccine is personal choice
Sponsors face a dilemma to strike a balance between respecting an athlete's personal freedom and keeping in step with the public mood.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Kuda Merdeka helps boost National Day mood
Ladang SRZ Ternak Ladang Tenusu is offering "Merdeka Ride" on their horses for the public at the farm for National Day celebration.
Mon Aug 30 2021
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