Harimau Malaya sink Lebanon to win Merdeka Tournament
The Merdeka Tournament, the oldest football competition in Asia, was introduced on Aug 31, 1957.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Blood tests allow 30-year estimates of women's cardio risks, new study says
The study shows that simple blood tests can estimate a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease over the next three decades.
Sat Sep 07 2024
Tech giants urge Malaysia to pause plan for social media platform licenses
No platform can be expected to register under these conditions, said AIC Managing Director Jeff Paine.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Boxing - Tyson says Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring
Mike Tyson says he is fit and ready for his Nov. 15 fight against Jake Paul.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire; Israel launches fresh strikes
Hamas wants a ceasefire deal to end the war, while Israel wants a temporary pause.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Black box shows Brazil plane crashed 1 minute after pilots sensed trouble, local media says
The transcript from cockpit voice recorder shows pilot and copilot noticed a steep loss of altitude about one minute before the crash.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Brazil plane crash victims being identified and flown home
Forensics experts identified the bodies of 35 of the 62 people who were killed in a plane crash so far.
Wed Aug 14 2024
US keeps pause on one bomb shipment to Israel while it is under review
Yoav Gallant warns that Israel could take Lebanon "back to the Stone Age" in war with Hezbollah but prefers the US-led diplomatic solution.
Thu Jun 27 2024
UN says lawlessness in Gaza impedes aid via Kerem Shalom despite Israel's military pause
The lack of any police or rule of law in the area makes it very dangerous to move goods there, UN says.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Netanyahu denounces tactical pauses in Gaza fighting to get in aid
The military said that normal operations would continue in Rafah, with the main focus of its operation in southern Gaza.
Mon Jun 17 2024
AWANI Review: Beyond algorithms: ensuring responsible AI practices
From deep fakes to biases, AI carries substantial risks if not used responsibly. Paul Burton of IBM Asia Pacific discusses the process of developing and implementing responsible AI tools.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Kenyan families weep for starvation cult victims as first bodies released
More than 400 bodies exhumed so far, of followers whose doomsday cult leader induced them to starve themselves.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Trump wins pause of $454 million civil fraud ruling, averting asset seizures
If Donald Trump posts a smaller $175 million bond within 10 days, state authorities will not be able to start seizing his asset.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter
Justice Paula Feroleto said 25 plaintiffs could try to prove that the social media platforms were designed to addict and radicalize users.
Tue Mar 19 2024
US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent
The US said it wants to see the results of inquiry and corrective measures taken before it will consider resuming funding.
Wed Mar 13 2024
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