Down on the farm, South Korean granny rappers drop the beat
Suni and the Seven Princesses are rapping about farm life and bringing energy to a quiet rural area threatened by a population slump.
Sat Feb 17 2024
Rapper Killer Mike taken away from Grammy Awards in handcuffs
Earlier in the day, Killer Mike won three of the music industry's biggest prizes for rap music at the 66th Grammy Awards.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Rapper A$AP Rocky ordered to stand trial in Los Angeles on assault charges
A$AP Rocky is accused of firing twice and causing minor injury to hip-hop artist and former friend, Terell Ephron during a heated argument.
Tue Nov 21 2023
State polls: Rapper Altimet wins in Lembah Jaya
The Ampang PKR division chief obtained 26,298 votes to defeat PN candidate Sharifah Haslizah Syed Ariffin who pooled 19,620 votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Rapper Travis Scott's concert at Egypt's pyramids cancelled
Complex production issues meant that the show could not be constructed in the desert, organiser Live Nation said.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Rapper Travis Scott avoids charges over Texas crowd crush
Travis Scott's attorney, Kent Schaffer, said the findings confirmed Scott was not responsible for the tragedy at the festival.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Fugees rapper convicted in US over lobbying campaigns with Malaysian financier
Prosecutors accused Pras Michel of plotting with Jho Low to attempt to influence the administrations of Barack Obama and Donald Trump.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Fugees star says money from Malaysian financier was for Obama photo, not campaign donation
Rapper Prakazrel "Pras Michel" of the Fugees said, Jho Low did not direct him to make campaign donations with the money for the photo.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Federal govt always strives to build good rapport with opposition-led states - PM
PM Anwar Ibrahim said that the good relationship with state governments would also be reflected in his visit to Terengganu tomorrow.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Scientists' new 'biological BMI' could give a more precise picture of metabolic health
This index claims to provide a more precise picture of a person's metabolic health by taking into account additional data.
Sun Apr 02 2023
Adidas slumps as Kanye split triggers new profit warning
Adidas ended its partnership with the rapper and fashion designer now known as Ye after he made antisemitic remarks.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa cleared of tax evasion, calls verdict win for justice
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler were acquitted by a court of tax evasion charges.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Nepal plane crash searchers rappel, fly drones to find last passengers
The search for two passengers continues after the country's deadliest plane crash in 30 years killed at least 70 people.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Musk says suspends Twitter account of US rapper Kanye West again
Elon Musk said on Friday that he had suspended the Twitter account of rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, due to another violation of rule against incitement to violence.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Blue whales eat 10 million pieces of microplastic a day: Study
The tiny fragments of plastic have been found everywhere from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, and even inside human organs.
Sat Nov 05 2022
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
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