Olympics - Dutch reporter on-air incident was isolated case says IOC
The incident involved a Dutch reporter who was dragged away by Chinese security officials in the middle of a live broadcast.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Olympics: IOC says looking into gesture used by US athlete Saunders on podium
Saunders made the gesture on the podium after taking her maiden Games medal on Sunday.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Bonus prize for an Olympic medal: 30 seconds mask-free
Athletes are under orders to wear their masks unless training, competing, eating, drinking or sleeping, and are being tested daily.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Athletes must wear masks at Games apart from podium moment
Masks are mandatory across all venues, both inside and outside, for all athletes, staff and media.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Olympics: IOC taking 'firm action' on unpaid workers wages
The International Olympic Committee said it is taking "firm" action with the Russian authorities to ensure all the workers who built the Sochi 2014 facilities are paid in full.
Wed Feb 19 2014
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