Public advised to be extra vigilant of El Nino, Northeast Monsoon - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia said the peak of El Nino is expected to occur during the start of the rainy season, at the end of this year or early next year.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Instagram back up after global outage affecting thousands of users
More than 180,000 users reported issues with accessing Instagram at the peak of the outage.
Mon May 22 2023
Raya exodus: PLUS anticipates two million vehicles a day on highway network
According to PLUS, the peak days are from April 20 to 21, 24 to 25, April 29 to May 1, and from May 4 to 7.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Canada to remove all COVID travel restrictions from Oct 1
The country had passed the peak of the latest wave of coronavirus infections, the government said.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Animals in Madrid Zoo chew on popsicles for heatwave relief
The peak of the heatwave is already on red alert for extreme heat and several wildfires have been raging stoked by the high temperatures.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Widow reveals Gene Kelly's Cold War mission for JFK
Among the surprising tales gathered about Kelly's eventful life was his time as a cultural ambassador to Africa at the peak of the Cold War.
Mon Jul 04 2022
'Like COVID never happened': Ibiza's nightclubs reopen
Ibiza is home to just 152,000 people but its population swells to up to 450,000 during the peak summer holidays.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Take a chance on me: ABBA pass the torch on to avatars
Concert-goers will see "ABBAtars" projected as holograms, looking like they did at the peak of their fame.
Fri May 27 2022
Abnormal rainfall distribution in Gunung Jerai causes floods - KASA
KASA said the distribution of abnormally heavy rain in a short period of time around the peak area of Gunung Jerai, Yan, Kedah had caused the flash floods yesterday afternoon.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Are we easing movement restrictions a little too soon?
Let's get past the peak of virus spread, and meet vaccination targets before easing movement restrictions for more sustainable normalcy.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Parking lots: Car space sells for $1.3m in Hong Kong
A luxury Hong Kong apartment complex at a swanky area has attracted some of the city's richest residents since colonial times.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Have we reached the peak of infection?
The Prime Minister is moving in the right direction, making Malaysia a good model for countries which were late in taking such action.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Malaysia palm growers warn new Sabah virus restrictions could halve output
Palm oil mills typically operate up to 22 hours a day during the peak production season from September-January.
Fri Oct 23 2020
UK is past the peak, says PM Johnson, promising lockdown exit plan
Holding his first news conference since recovering from COVID-19, Johnson offered hope to locked-down Britons, but urged them to stick with restrictions designed to slow the spread of the virus.
Fri May 01 2020
China posts drop in coronavirus cases, Wuhan lockdown due to end
With mainland China well past the peak of infections in February, authorities have turned their attention to imported cases and asymptomatic patients.
Tue Apr 07 2020
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