Pope Francis arrives in East Timor, crowd may reach 750,000
Pope Francis is on an ambitious 12-day visit to four countries across Southeast Asia and Oceania, his longest overseas journey yet.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Soccer - Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 World Cup with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
World football's governing body FIFA invited member associations from Asia and Oceania to bid for the rights to the 2034 edition last week.
Wed Oct 11 2023
GE15: Organising of 2022 Para Sukma is on track, says PCM
The 2022 Para Malaysia Games (Para Sukma) is scheduled to take place in the Klang Valley from Nov 1 to 6.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Pandemic fades with a fifth fewer cases in a week
South East Asia and Oceania saw the biggest spike in the number of new cases this week.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Zero COVID in Europe: Possible or pipe dream?
Flahault says "there's a three-fold advantage for countries who have adopted" the Zero COVID approach.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Rugby-mad Fiji holds Malaysia to 1-1 draw
The results do not auger well for the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) hopes of improving the country's status in the FIFA ranking.
Sun Jun 26 2016
Khairul Fahmi barred from leaving country for failing to settle income tax - FAM
The Kelantan goalkeeper was barred from leaving the country because he had failed to settle his outstanding income tax.
Tue Jun 21 2016
10 Most beautiful beaches (TripAdvisor)
Its not a beach in the Caribbean or in the middle of Oceania thats been named the most beautiful in the world but the Mediterranean coast
Wed Mar 06 2013
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