G7 ambassadors to miss Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over Israel's exclusion
Nagasaki's mayor said he would stick to a decision to exclude Israel's ambassador from Friday's event to mark the city's atomic bombing.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Japan opening of 'Barbie' marred by controversy ahead of nuclear memorials
No Japan release date has been announced for "Oppenheimer", which chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Eight people dead after cargo ship accident off Japan coast - Chinese media
The 6,651-tonne Hong Kong-registered "Jintian", had a crew of 22 from China and Myanmar.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Cargo ship sinks off Japan, leaving two dead, nine missing
The ship sank between the area of Nagasaki and Jeju island where hundreds of flights were cancelled on Tuesday due to harsh weather.
Thu Jan 26 2023
92 Malayan tapirs killed in five years due to road accidents in the country
The Wildlife and National Parks has carried out a captive breeding programme at the Sungai Dusun Wildlife Conservation Centre in Selangor.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Typhoon Haishen hits Japan with high winds and power outages
Authorities urged early evacuation for more than 100,000 households in Japan's southern island.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Hiroshima marks 75 years since atomic bombing in scaled-back ceremony
Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Thursday for the 75th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with ceremonies downsized due to the coronavirus.
Thu Aug 06 2020
Japan set to mark 75 years since Hiroshima, Nagasaki atomic bombing
Thursday marks 75 years since the United States unleashed the world's first atomic bomb attack on the city of Hiroshima, followed three days later by the second and last on Nagasaki.
Tue Aug 04 2020
Coronavirus tally rises to 91 on Italian cruise ship in Japan
Authorities are racing to complete tests on 623 crew after one of them was found infected this week.
Fri Apr 24 2020
Japan's Nagasaki confirms 33 coronavirus cases on cruise ship docked for repairs
Local authorities are appealing for help from the central government to tackle the incident.
Wed Apr 22 2020
Obama to make history with Hiroshima journey
President Barack Obama is set make history on Friday as he travels to Hiroshima -- becoming the first sitting US leader to visit the site that ushered in the destructive power of the nuclear age.
Fri May 27 2016
Obama says no apology for A-bomb on Hiroshima visit
The US President says it's important to recognise that in the midst of war, leaders make all kinds of decisions.
Mon May 23 2016
Q&A: Why is North Korea's 'hydrogen bomb' test such a big deal?
North Korea's claim of it testing a hydrogen bomb has alarmed Pyongyang's Asian neighbors as it is much more powerful compared to the nuclear that they currently have.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Malaysia hands over a pair of Malayan Tapir to Japan
Malaysia has sent a pair of Malayan tapir to Japan to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of wildlife conservation.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Disney apologises for 'inappropriate' tweet on Nagasaki anniversary
Disney was forced to apologise after one of its Japanese language tweets was criticised for being insensitive.
Mon Aug 10 2015
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