France mourns 'national treasure' Belmondo, New Wave cinema star
A charismatic actor who often performed his own stunts, Belmondo became one of France's leading comedy and action heroes.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Indian film star Rajinikanth ends political bid over health fears
The announcement came a day after the 70-year-old Tamil action hero left hospital where he was treated for high blood pressure.
Tue Dec 29 2020
'Off your bike, Terminator': Arnold Schwarzenegger runs into German police
But the Hollywood action hero was let off with a warning -- and a selfie.
Sun Oct 02 2016
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Hong Kong for new sports festival
Hollywood action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger launched a new sports festival in Hong Kong Friday, telling the stressed-out city to remember to balance mind and body.
Fri Aug 19 2016
Zoe Saldana: the action heroine who takes no prisoners
Just like in her movies, Zoe Saldana isn't averse to giving her real-life adversaries a kicking either.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Jennifer Lawrence bids farewell to 'Hunger Games'
Jennifer Lawrence is bidding farewell to "The Hunger Games" the wildly popular fantasy franchise that made her a megastar and rare Hollywood action heroine.
Mon Nov 02 2015
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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