Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis
Saudi Arabia and China, among the world's biggest plastics producers, insisted that GEF's traditional donor nations also pay for plastics.
Sat May 04 2024
Six Sri Lankans knifed to death in Canadian capital in rare case of mass murder
The victims killed were a 35-year-old woman and her children aged 7, 4, 2 and 2 months, as well as a who was an acquaintance of the family.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Canada's Trudeau apologizes after Nazi veteran praised in parliament
Justin Trudeau also said Ottawa had already reached out to Kyiv and Zelenskiy through diplomatic channels to apologize.
Thu Sep 28 2023
India stops new visas for Canadians, asks Ottawa to downsize missions as spat worsens
A blanket suspension of new visas by India for a Western country is unheard of and marks the lowest point of India-Canada relations.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Canada's Trudeau wants India to cooperate in murder probe, declines to release evidence
Trudeau said that Ottawa had credible allegations linking Indian government agents to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying police order at climate protest
On the day of the incident, Greta Thunberg wrote in an Instagram post that protesters had blocked the road for oil trucks in Malmo harbour.
Thu Jul 06 2023
World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3
Scientists said climate change, combined with an emerging El Nino pattern, were to blame.
Wed Jul 05 2023
MCMC reviews regulatory framework due to increasing level of content exploitation
MCMC said several Over-The-Top (OTT) applications and social media platforms are seen as failing to regulate the use of their platform.
Fri May 12 2023
Canada will not be intimidated by China retaliation, PM Trudeau says
He said Canada will not be intimidated by China following tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions by Ottawa and Beijing.
Wed May 10 2023
Too warm in Canada: World's largest ice rink may not open
Ottawa is in the grips of its third-warmest winter ever recorded, according to Environment Canada.
Mon Feb 20 2023
'Look, I'm selfish': Tom Hanks gets grumpy in A Man Called Otto
Hanks said zero auditions were required for his role, as he and his wife Rita Wilson bought the rights to adapt the novel and film.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Kedah gambling ban: Local authorities instructed to monitor all gambling outlets
PBTs in Kedah have been instructed to monitor all gambling and lottery ticket outlets in the state to ensure they comply with the state government's directive to cease operations.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Astro to invest more on local content, streaming services - Group COO
Euan Smith said the company aims to make Astro an "incredibly effective machine," offering the best content via the right products.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Climate change made Britain heatwave 10 times more likely: Study
Overall, at least 34 locations in Britain registered record highs on July 20, when the heatwave peaked over western Europe.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Climate change's fingerprints on ever hotter heatwaves
However unbearable temperatures get this week, scientists are unanimous: there is worse to come.
Tue Jul 19 2022
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
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