Sri Lankan prime minister resigns after Dissanayake's presidential win
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has resigned on Monday, a day after Anura Kumara Dissanayake won a presidential election.
Mon Sep 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] Understanding Generation Alpha and the challenges of digital parents
According to the Morning Consult research, 65% of Gen Alpha children, aged 8-10 years, spend up to four hours a day on social media.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew
Armoured personnel carriers and troops patrols the streets of the capital, a day after deadly clashes that killed nearly 100 people.
Mon Aug 05 2024
West Bank Palestinians say Haniyeh killing will not affect fight with Israel
Palestinian factions called for a day of protest and a general strike in the West Bank.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Bangladesh calm a day after top court scrapped some job quotas
There were no reports of violence or protests on Monday morning and media said curfew would be relaxed for three hours in the afternoon.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Air India plane bound for US makes unscheduled Russia landing
Air India sent an aircraft a day later to pick up the stranded passengers.
Fri Jul 19 2024
After attempt on his life, Trump sees moment for unity
Donald Trump was in Milwaukee for Republican National Convention a day after being targeted in an attempted assassination at campaign event.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hours a day, government says
Child labourers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles and worked long hours.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japan is levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to 4,000 a day to curb overcrowded trails.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Gaza aid deliveries drop by two-thirds since Israel's move into Rafah, UN says
The United Nations has long said at least 500 trucks a day of aid and commercial goods need to enter Gaza.
Thu May 30 2024
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
[COLUMNIST] Rebuilding a 'broken' Rome will take more than a day
A post-colonial hang over gives everyone the belief that they can draw a quick and summary conclusion of the administration.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Thomas Cup: Riddle of Zii Jia’s inclusion to be solved tomorrow - Rexy
Rexy Mainaky said the coaches expect to announce the full line-up for the 2024 Thomas Cup tomorrow, a day before player registration closes.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Resilient Taiwan responded fast to earthquake after years honing skills
Taiwanese cities and counties have rescuers on stand-by 24 hours a day, ready to respond almost at a moment's notice to disasters.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages
Blackouts in places extended for 18 hours or more a day, jeopardizing frozen food and ratcheting up tensions on the island.
Mon Mar 18 2024
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