UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts
Analysis predicted that Labour would win 431 seats, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives expected to win 102.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Claims by contesting parties on winning GE15: Perception or truth?
Some political parties are confidently stating that they are capable of obtaining a two-thirds majority to form a government.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Humbled British PM apologises after fine for lockdown birthday bash
Johnson said people had the right to expect better after he, his wife, and his finance minister Rishi Sunak were fined for breaching laws.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Young British people want to ditch the monarchy, poll suggests
Young people in Britain no longer think the country should keep the monarchy and more now want an elected head of state.
Fri May 21 2021
Russia is most trusted vaccine producer - YouGov survey
Respondents in a survey trust Russia the most in regards to COVID-19 vaccine production.
Thu Mar 25 2021
European trust in AstraZeneca vaccine falls, opinion poll says
Data journalist says the AstraZeneca vaccine continues to be seen as substantially less safe than its Pfizer and Moderna counterparts.
Mon Mar 22 2021
Popularity of Harry and Meghan plummets in UK after Oprah interview, poll says
Prince Harry also bemoaned his family's reaction of the couple's decision to step back from official duties.
Sat Mar 13 2021
COVID-19 vaccine confidence grows as side effect worries fade
Confidence in COVID-19 vaccines is growing, with people's willingness to have the shots increasing as they are rolled out across the world.
Fri Mar 05 2021
23% Malaysian online consumers use illicit streaming devices to view pirated TV channels, VOD
A new study of the content viewing behavior of Malaysian consumers, revealed that 23 per cent of consumers use a TV box which can be used to stream pirated television and video content.
Tue Sep 03 2019
UK offers Scots new powers after independence poll shock
The British government scrambled Sunday to pledge greater autonomy for Scotland.
Sun Sep 07 2014
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