AUG: Malaysia now chasing new target of 45 golds
The Malaysian contingent to the 2022 ASEAN University Games (AUG) is now chasing a new target of 45 gold medals after the initial 35-gold target was achieved in taekwondo yesterday.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Birmingham 2022: Malaysia targeting six gold medal haul
The Malaysian contingent has been assigned a new target of six gold medals for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games from July 28 to Aug 8.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Saving nature: Conserving 30 pct of the land, sea just the start
Experts agree that a new target is the easy part and will be ineffective without funding and rigorous monitoring.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Qabil Ambak not giving up on Olympics dream, eyes Paris 2024
National equestrian ace Mohd Qabil Ambak Mahamad Fathil is not ready to throw in the towel yet despite not earning a coveted spot to compete in the Tokyo Olympics next month.
Sun Jun 20 2021
Anti-Trump groups have a new target: McDonald's
Their goal: To rally the fast-food giant and the country's second-largest employer to pay an hourly minimum wage of $15, and to allow its workers to unionize.
Wed May 17 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