As globe gallops into vaccine trials, insurers remain unfazed
Drugmakers around the world are competing to shatter the fastest time in history for developing a vaccine, which stands at around four years.
Mon Oct 12 2020
Insurers stepping up their game
Allianz General Insurance Company Malaysias Road Warrior and Enhanced Road Warrior (ERW) is aiming to ease the inconvenience of road accidents for customers.
Mon Aug 28 2017
Proton Saga wins compact Sedan of the year award
The Proton Saga was named the 'Compact Sedan of the Year' at the recent 'Vehicle of the Year Award'event.
Tue May 16 2017
Rihanna cancels Nice concert in wake of Bastille Day attack
Singer Rihanna has cancelled her concert in Nice following an attack in the city on Thursday night (July 14).
Fri Jul 15 2016
Wenger wants Arsenal response in North London derby
Arsene Wenger has called for Arsenal to show they mean business against Tottenham following their Champions League humiliation.
Sun Nov 08 2015
Wenger: Guardiola wanted to play for Arsenal
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola wanted to play under Arsene Wenger at Arsenal after leaving Barcelona, the Frenchman has revealed.
Wed Nov 04 2015
Insurers set aside $300 mln in provisions for Germanwings crash: Lufthansa
Insurers are setting aside $300 million in provisions for the Germanwings air crash in the French Alps that killed 150 people.
Tue Mar 31 2015
MH370: Insurers of flight MH370 brace for payout
The consortium of insurers of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 led by Allianz are bracing themselves for a huge payout.
Wed Mar 19 2014
Allianz says net profit doubled in 2012
German insurance giant Allianz said Thursday its net profit more than doubled last year as it shrugged off the worst of the financial crisis.
Thu Feb 21 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024