Guilty on all counts, Donald Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crime
After two days of deliberation, the 12-member jury pronounced Donlad Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts he faced.
Fri May 31 2024
Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
If found guilty, Trump faces up to four years in prison, although imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time felon convicted of such a crime.
Wed May 29 2024
Respect court's decision abolishing law on enticement of married women - Mohd Na'im
All parties have been urged to respect the Federal Court's ruling, that Section 498 of the Penal Code, which makes it a crime for a man to entice a married woman, is unconstitutional.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Criminal justice postgrad charged with murdering 4 Idaho university students
Bryan Christopher was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary in a crime that unnerved the small college town.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Act 574: Repeated online stalking a crime - Mas Ermieyati
Not only physical stalking but also repeated online stalking is a crime, according to the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2022 (Act 574).
Tue Aug 16 2022
Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison
Such advocacy is now a crime under the controversial security law imposed by Beijing in 2020 that carries a sentence of up to life in prison.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Man feared drowned after jumping into sea
The man is feared to have drowned after he jumped into the sea to flee from the police during a crime-prevention patrol.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Insulting the King a crime, can cause public unrest - Hamzah
The act of insulting Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is a crime that can lead to public unrest.
Sun May 30 2021
Stop Israeli colonization and gangsterism in Jerusalem! - PCOM
This Israeli barbaric act is a crime against humanity and flagrant violation of human rights and international law.
Sun May 09 2021
RM500,000 fine imposed on Mkini Dotcom apt to serve public interest - Federal Court
The sentence would deter others from committing such a crime.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Altering historical facts is a crime of knowledge - Sultan Nazrin
Altering historical facts is an intellectual crime and a crime of knowledge that denies the right of future generations to obtain real facts, said the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Australian police warn Chinese students of 'virtual kidnap' scam
Scam perpetrators call intended victims in the guise of a local Chinese official to warn they have been implicated in a crime in China and must pay a fee to avoid legal action, arrest or deportation.
Wed Jul 29 2020
China passes draft of controversial Hong Kong security law
The legislation would make it a crime to undermine Beijing's authority in the territory
Thu Jun 18 2020
India's top court rules sex with an underage wife is rape
Marital rape is not a crime in India, where the government has said criminalising marital rape could destabalise marriages.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Turkish journalists go on trial accused of supporting terrorism
"Journalism is not a crime," chanted several hundred people gathered outside the central Istanbul court to protest against the prosecution of 17 writers, executives and lawyers of Cumhuriyet.
Mon Jul 24 2017
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