AWANI Tonight: Singapore: Ex-minister Iswaran pleads guilty in graft case
Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty before a local court to lesser charges of obtaining gifts as a public servant.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Ex-minister Iswaran pleads guilty in rare official graft case in Singapore
Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty to receiving gifts while in office.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Alif Teega, Aisyah Hijanah charged with misappropriation of more than RM1.52 million collected for charity
Social media influencer Mohd Hazalif Mohd Hazani, better known as Alif Teega, and his wife Aisyah Hijanah Azhari pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court.
Mon Sep 23 2024
'Ketamine queen,' doctor to face March trial in Matthew Perry death
Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha, the "ketamine queen," pleaded not guilty to charges related to Matthew Perry's death.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Albertine Leo kidnap case: Unemployed man faces 15 charges
Leang Win Son pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child
M. Thinesh pleaded not guilty to a charge of using criminal force against an autistic boy at a childcare centre.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Singer Aliff Aziz, actress Ruhainies charged with committing khalwat
Aliff Aziz and Ruhainies have pleaded not guilty to charges of committing "khalwat" (close proximity).
Wed Jul 03 2024
Pregnant woman pleads guilty to soliciting clients for prostitution
Siti Amiza Baharuddin pleaded guilty to soliciting clients for prostitution through the Telegram app under the pseudonym 'Miza Ozawa'.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Former political secretary charged again with accepting gratification over PDRM tender
Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad pleaded not guilty to the charge before Judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud.
Fri May 24 2024
Construction worker first khalwat convict sentenced to whipping
Mohd Affendi Awang pleaded guilty to being with a woman who is not his wife or "mahram" in a building that was undergoing renovation.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Housewife faces two counts of cheating in luxury goods fraud
Kee Cel Ghen pleaded not guilty to the luxury designer goods fraud totalling RM1,267,810, which included Hermes handbags and Chanel shoes.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty in national security trial
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to all charges against him in a high-profile national security trial.
Tue Jan 02 2024
EXPLAINER: Could Trump be president despite his legal troubles?
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in all the cases, and his legal woes are unlikely to prevent him from reclaiming office if elected.
Sat Dec 23 2023
Putrajaya fatal crash: Lorry driver charged with reckless driving
Muhammad Izzatul Shafik Mozahari, 29, pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Man gets 702 years jail, 234 lashes for raping daughters
The father pleaded guilty to 19 charges of rape and 11 charges of sexual assault against his two daughters.
Mon Aug 14 2023
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