'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dead at 77
Winston Groom's novel, -Forrest Gump- was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that became a soaring pop cultural phenomenon.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Facebook backs off censoring 'napalm bombing naked girl' photo
Facebook backtracked Friday on a decision to censor an iconic Vietnam War photo of a naked girl escaping a napalm bombing, after its block on the historic image sparked outrage.
Sat Sep 10 2016
To think of winning a Pulitzer as a Malaysian girl, I might as well fly to the moon - Mei Fong
The only Malaysian-born journalist who had won the Pulitzer Prize, may be flying high in her career but she could not picture herself working in the writing industry in Malaysia.
Sun Dec 20 2015
Pulitzer winning novel 'The Goldfinch' to hit big screen
Donna Tarrt's acclaimed novel "The Goldfinch" could be set for the big screen after Warner Bros. snapped up the film rights to the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller.
Wed Jul 30 2014
Five myths about the Pulitzer Prizes
The 98th Pulitzer Prizes will be announced this Monday so we take a look at some common myths related to the prestigious awards.
Sun Apr 13 2014
Bob Dylan the painter on show in Milan
A little known side of famous US singer Bob Dylan has gone on show in Milan this week a series of paintings of New Orleans that the Pulitzer Prize-winning artist produced between 2008 and 2011.
Sat Feb 09 2013
Composer, Pulitzer winner Carter dies in NY at 103
Classical composer Elliott Carter, whose challenging, rhythmically complex works earned him widespread admiration and two Pulitzer Prizes, died Monday at age 103.
Tue Nov 06 2012
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