Meet Bigfoot chicken that roam Vietnam dining tables during Tet
The rare breed of poultry, also known as dragon chicken, feature a pair of scaly red feet as large as a beer can, originates from Dong Tao.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Esports - Thirteen-year-old becomes first player to beat Tetris
Developers didn't think anyone would ever make it that far and now the game has officially been beaten by a human being.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Jalan Sungai Besi to be closed in phases from Oct 2 till Oct 1, 2024
DBKL said the road closure was to allow the widening, renovation and construction of a bridge at the Loke Yew Roundabout to be carried out.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Amirudin sues Sanusi, over alleged Sungai Klang project scandal
Selangor MB Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari filed the suit at the Shah Alam High Court against Kedah MB Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Avoid eating unknown types of puffer fish - DOF
Adnan Hussain said consumers who bought fish online, especially in fillet form, should check the species and type of fish.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Giant legs of Vietnam's 'dragon chicken' a Lunar New Year delicacy
The meat of the Dong Tao chicken which can reach up to 10 kg is prized for its tough and chewy texture and is also low in fat.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Year of the Rabbit? Not so fast! Vietnam's Lunar New Year to celebrate the cat
Sculptures of cats have popped up in public spaces across the country ahead of the Lunar New Year, together with a myriad of cat charms.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Shooter of slain ex-Japanese premier Shinzo Abe indicted
Six months after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated, Japan on Friday indicted his killer on charges of murder and violating the firearms control law.
Fri Jan 13 2023
Japan prosecutors to extend suspected Abe assassin's psychiatric evaluation - Media
Prosecutors will determine whether Yamagami will be indicted for the shooting once the evaluation is concluded.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Meat on the menu, not the agenda, at COP27 climate conference
Anti-meat campaigners have been protesting food kiosks at the COP27 summit for selling burgers and chicken.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
State funeral for ex-prime minister Abe to cost Japan US$1.82 million
The Japanese govt is preparing for the participation of about 6,400 people for Abe's state funeral, including high-ranking foreign officals.
Thu Aug 25 2022
ANALYSIS - The 2.5 seconds that sealed Shinzo Abe's fatal security lapses
Abe's bodyguards did not appear to have "concentric rings of security" around him, said John Soltys.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Japan bids farewell to slain Shinzo Abe, its longest-serving premier
The procession will pass through landmarks including the parliament building Abe first entered as a young lawmaker in 1993.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win
A private funeral for Abe, who resigned in 2020 and was Japan's longest-serving premier, is scheduled for today.
Tue Jul 12 2022
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