Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to perform at diverse Biden inauguration
The inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Joe Biden in Washington next week would showcase a diverse America.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Twitter will scrub all followers of the POTUS account when Biden takes over
US President elect Joe Biden will have to start from scratch to accumulate followers.
Thu Dec 24 2020
Biden's possible India links spark genealogical frenzy
Already bursting with pride at Kamala Harris's ancestry, India has now started digging up potential local roots for US President-elect Joe Biden.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Biden's possible India links spark genealogical frenzy
Already bursting with pride at Kamala Harris's ancestry, India has now started digging up potential local roots for US President-elect Joe Biden.
Sat Nov 14 2020
Iran promised to 'surprise' Donald Trump, if he annuls nuclear deal
Iranian foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif has promised to surprise US President-elect Donald Trump if he annuls a nuclear agreement between the US and six world powers in 2015.
Fri Jan 20 2017
Dollar near six-week low, pressured by Trump's dollar comment
The dollar index wallowed near six-week lows on Wednesday, pressured by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's comments showing concern over the currency's strength.
Wed Jan 18 2017
Trump says he intends to dissolve charitable foundation
US President-elect Donald Trump intends to dissolve his controversial philanthropic foundation to avoid conflicts of interest, but the move was quickly complicated by an ongoing legal probe.
Sun Dec 25 2016
Trump least popular US president-elect in two decades: polls
That is better than on Election Day, when 58 percent of voters expressed negative sentiments towards him.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Putin is world's most powerful man, Trump in second: Forbes
Vladimir Putin was the world's most powerful person for a fourth straight year in 2016, with US president-elect Donald Trump in second place, Forbes magazine said Wednesday in its annual rankings.
Wed Dec 14 2016
Trump says 'cancel order' on new Air Force One
US President-elect Donald Trump is urging the government to cancel its order for Boeing's new Air Force One plane, saying it's too expensive.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Donald Trump says he will do all he can to help Cuban people
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that his administration would "do all it can" once it takes office on Jan. 20.
Sun Nov 27 2016
Trans-Pacific Partnership 'meaningless' without US - Japan PM
The future of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been thrown into serious doubt after the US president-elect repeated a pledge to make withdrawing from the pact a top priority.
Tue Nov 22 2016
US won't withdraw or reduce investment in Iskandar - Johor MB
He said with Donald Trump as the new US president-elect, the state government cannot reject the possibility of new policies that would influence global markets and investments.
Mon Nov 21 2016
Japan PM says 'great confidence' in Donald Trump as leader
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said his meeting with Donald Trump convinced him the US president-elect was someone "in whom I can have great confidence".
Fri Nov 18 2016
Oprah Winfrey explains Donald Trump tweet following boycott threats
Oprah Winfrey recent tweet on US President-elect Donald Trump received backlash from Hollywood celebrities and netizens.
Tue Nov 15 2016
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