PKNS records 75 pct of Residensi Advena units sold on first day of launch
More than 75 pct of the 232 units of Residensi Advena homes in Section 16 Shah Alam were sold on the first day of its launch yesterday.
Sun Oct 16 2022
PKNS appoints Mahmud Abbas as CEO
Mahmud, who is the former chairman of the Halal Development Corporation, takes over from Siti Zubaidah Abd Jabar who retired on Aug 10.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Malaysia continues to lead global Islamic economy indicator for seventh year
According to Mahmud, Malaysia has 6,727 companies with halal certification, of which 1,507 are exporters and over 1,300 are SMEs.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Palestinian president Abbas in hospital for heart test
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas was in hospital on Thursday for a heart test but the 81-year-old's health was reported to be normal, officials said.
Thu Oct 06 2016
Abbas and Netanyahu say willing to meet, but no date set
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been seeking to arrange a meeting between the two in Moscow in a bid to restart peace efforts that have been at a standstill for more than two years.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Netanyahu rejects French peace initiative, offers to meet Abbas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a multilateral French peace initiative as he met his French counterpart on Monday.
Mon May 23 2016
White House expects no breakthroughs on Biden Mid-East trip
The White House played down suggestions that Vice President Joe Biden would launch a new peace initiative during a visit to Israel and the West Bank next week.
Sat Mar 05 2016
Greek parliament backs recognising Palestine
Greece's parliament approved a resolution on Tuesday calling on the government to recognise the state of Palestine.
Tue Dec 22 2015
Israel PM calls for peace talks with Palestinians
Benjamin Netanyahu went to the United Nations on Thursday to call for an immediate resumption of peace talks with the Palestinians and to savage the international community's nuclear deal with Iran.
Thu Oct 01 2015
Palestinian flag flies at UN, Abbas seeks full status
The Palestinian flag was raised at the United Nations as Mahmud Abbas called on the world body to grant them full membership.
Thu Oct 01 2015
'Race against time' to save IS hostages: Japan PM
Shinzo Abe said he would not bow to "terrorism" as he took charge to free two hostages snatched by Islamist militants.
Wed Jan 21 2015
Hamas trying 'to destroy' Palestinian unity: Abbas
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Tuesday accused the Islamist movement Hamas of trying "to destroy" efforts to broker national unity through a series of bomb blasts in Gaza last week.
Tue Nov 11 2014
Israel reopens Al-Aqsa mosque ahead of Muslim prayers
The streets of east Jerusalem were calm ahead of the prayers at midday, following an Israeli clampdown on the shrine.
Fri Oct 31 2014
Hamas, Fatah agree on return of unity government in Gaza
Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah reached a comprehensive agreement Thursday for the return of their unity government in Gaza after two days of talks in Cairo, negotiators from both sides.
Thu Sep 25 2014
Egypt to invite delegates to resume Gaza truce talk: Abbas
Egypt is to invite Israeli and Palestinian delegations to return to Cairo to resume talks on a long-term truce for Gaza, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas announced on Saturday.
Sat Aug 23 2014
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