New Zealand ship arrives with water for parched Tonga
The navy ship carrying 250,000 litres of water arrived today bringing life-saving supplies for the South Pacific archipelago.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Huge quakes hit near New Zealand, tsunami threat passes
An emergency alert was issued for coastal areas around the South Pacific country of 5 million people, to stay away from the water's edge.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Powerful quake hits off New Zealand, prompting evacuations
A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck in the ocean off the coast of New Zealand on Friday.
Thu Mar 04 2021
New Caledonia's government collapses over independence, nickel unrest
New Caledonia, with a population of about 290,000, is also grappling with the question of decolonisation.
Tue Feb 02 2021
When you eat mussels, you're also consuming... microplastics
The most widely consumed species of mussels around the world are believed to contain microplastics.
Wed Dec 23 2020
New Zealand barber snips away at midnight as nation reopens
Malls, retail stores and restaurants are all reopening Thursday in the South Pacific nation of 5 million, and many people are returning to their workplaces.
Thu May 14 2020
Small tsunamis detected after magnitude 7 undersea quake strikes near New Caledonia
A powerful magnitude 7 undersea earthquake struck east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands in the South Pacific on Monday, sending small tsunamis towards New Caledonia and neighbouring Vanuatu.
Mon Nov 20 2017
New Zealand votes in flag referendum
New Zealanders began voting Friday to select a potential new flag, as the South Pacific country considers dropping Britain's Union Jack from its national banner.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Cyclone Ian batters Tonga
Authorities trying to assess casualties and damage across chain of south Pacific islands after biggest storm in decades.
Sun Jan 12 2014
Key facts about the quake-hit Solomon Islands
Key facts about the South Pacific nation of Solomon Islands.
Wed Feb 06 2013
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