Soccer - Germany's World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer bestrode the sport as player, coach, pundit and administrator more than half a century and was widely admired globally.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Soccer: Bayern sign England striker Kane from Tottenham
It did not disclose the transfer fee, which media reports have put at around 100 million euros.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Lufthansa ground staff walk out in Germany in pay dispute
The strike has caused Lufthansa to cancel nearly all flights at its Frankfurt and Munich hubs for today.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Thai airline's April Fool's tweet prompts royal insult complaint to police
The official tweet on April 1 on launching a new international route between the Thai province of Nan and Munich stirred online anger.
Mon Apr 04 2022
We are humans, not machines says Bayern coach after historic loss
The Bavarians suffered their heaviest ever defeat in the German Cup after a dominant start in the Bundesliga.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Ahmad Zahid applies to get passport back for medical treatment in Germany
Hamidi Mohd Noh said that Ahmad Zahid was suffering from back and neck pain and needed to get treatment from a leading specialist in Munich.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Soccer - More to come from 'world-class' Thiago, says Liverpool boss Klopp
Klopp said Thiago has adapted to Liverpool's style of play and praised the 30-year-old's ability to chip the ball.
Sat Sep 18 2021
German football legend Gerd Muller dies aged 75
Former German football player and one of the greatest goalscorers in the history of the sport, Gerd Muller, has died at the age of 75, his former club Bayern Munich said on Sunday.
Sun Aug 15 2021
Olympic characters face stiff competition in mascot-mad Japan
The Olympic mascot tradition stretches back to Munich in 1972, when a dachshund called Waldi became the first official Games mascot.
Thu Jul 22 2021
UEFA announces Champions League final hosts for next four seasons
The next four Champions League finals from 2022-2025 will be hosted by St Petersburg, Istanbul, London and Munich respectively.
Sat Jul 17 2021
Bayern within reach of title with 2-0 victory over Leverkusen
Bayern Munich eased to a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen with two early goals to open up a 10-point gap at the top of the Bundesliga.
Tue Apr 20 2021
PSG knock Bayern out on away goals to reach last four
PSG reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by Bayern Munich.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Mbappe double helps PSG to thrilling win at holders Bayern
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to steer the visitors to a 3-2 victory over holders Bayern Munich.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Ronaldo and Bronze top Fifa "The Best" finalists lists
Voting is equally weighted between on-line fan votes, some 200 journalists, national team coaches and captains.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Messi v Ronaldo, Man Utd, Haaland: Champions League storylines to watch
The Champions League group stage kicks off on Tuesday with Bayern Munich beginning their defence of the trophy won in Lisbon in August.
Sun Oct 18 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
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