Another 'atmospheric river' storm renews flood threat in California
Threat of power outages and deadly flooding grips parts of the San Francisco Bay area and Sacramento.
Thu Jan 05 2023
California temperatures soar to new records, adding strain to power grid
Officials urge residents to limit their power usage for the fifth day in a row as energy demand spiked and temperatures continue to rising.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Thousands evacuate fast-moving California wildfire; homes burn
A rapidly spreading wildfire burned homes and forced thousands to evacuate in two heavily wooded counties in Northern California.
Thu Aug 05 2021
California governor declares state of emergency for wildfire
The blaze is burning east of the town of Oroville, about 85 miles (137 km) north of the state capital of Sacramento.
Sat Sep 02 2017
JetBlue says 24 injured as flight hits heavy turbulence
JetBlue Airways Corp said 22 passengers and two crew members were injured when its flight from Boston to Sacramento, California ran into heavy turbulence on Thursday.
Fri Aug 12 2016
NBA's Kings accepts Bitcoin for tickets
Basketball fans will be able to use the Bitcoin for tickets and team merchandise from March 1.
Mon Jan 20 2014
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024