Pelosi arrives in Taiwan vowing US commitment; China enraged
The Chinese military announced joint air and sea drills near Taiwan starting on Tuesday night and test launches of conventional missiles.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Should the census ask about race? It's not a simple question and may reinforce 'racial' thinking
A research on M'sia shows systems aimed at classifying populations this way do not reflect naturally existing categories, but create them.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Telemedicine takes off in Germany during pandemic
Telemedicine has made it possible to "safeguard intensive care capacity" during the pandemic.
Sun Feb 07 2021
In memoriam: Remembering the stars we lost in 2020
We are taking a look back at the stars we lost in 2020, from athletes to entertainers who inspired and enriched our lives.
Wed Dec 23 2020
'Healing is coming': First Americans vaccinated as U.S. death toll passes 300,000
Sandra Lindsay, who has treated some of the sickest COVID-19 patients, was inoculated at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, received applause on a livestream with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Mon Dec 14 2020
"We used to cry together" - Farisha shares friendship experience with Sandra Dianne
According to Farisha, during her acquaintance with Sandra, the Sabahan was a person who did not talk much.
Fri Sep 11 2020
In spite of knowing Sandra only recently, Cikgu Shafi regards their meeting as most beautiful
Cikgu Shafi regarded her as an individual who has a calm and positive attitude, indeed a personality that should be present in a singer.
Fri Sep 11 2020
Big Stage 2020 singer Sandra Dianne dies
Sandra Dianne who fell unconscious after being involved in an accident last Saturday died at the Putrajaya Hospital this morning.
Fri Sep 11 2020
Robot eases loneliness of Mexican virus patients
"Hi, I'm LaLuchy Robotina! What's your name?" the 1.4-meter-tall (4.6 feet) robot asks patients as it goes from room to room.
Sat Aug 29 2020
Nice attack: 'I was pressured to alter security report' - Policewoman
Sandra Bertin, who is in charge of Nice's system of security cameras, says she had been "literally harassed the entire time of writing".
Mon Jul 25 2016
Ex-comedian Jimmy Morales wins Guatemala presidential election
With tales of his humble origins, Morales connected with voters who were fed up with corruption that sparked nationwide protests and finally toppled Otto Perez from power last month.
Mon Oct 26 2015
Sandra Bullock takes aim at sexism in Hollywood
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney revealed this weekend that they played integral roles in making Bullock the leading lady of a film written for a man.
Tue Sep 15 2015
Sandra Bullock fixes Bolivian election in new drama
Sandra Bullock, as an American political strategist, plots the defeat of Evo Morales in Bolivia's 2002 presidential ballot in "Our Brand is Crisis".
Sun Sep 13 2015
After scandal, Guatemala's election seen heading to run-off
If no candidate wins more than 50 percent of the ballots cast by Guatemala's 7.5 million registered voters, the top two will face a run-off on Oct 25.
Mon Sep 07 2015
Minions: Cute, utterly nonsense and cruelly kind
The story of Minions starts at the very beginning of time. Set thousands of years before Gru, this 3D-CG comedy adventure is a prequel to the animation movie franchise - Despicable Me
Fri Jun 19 2015
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