Indonesians vote to replace Jokowi, floods disrupt some polling
Nearly 259,000 candidates are contesting 20,600 posts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands in the world's biggest single-day election.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Scientists save ancient Arctic ice in race to preserve climate history
The eight researchers camped in Norway's Svalbard archipelago for two months, braving storms and mishaps to preserve crucial ice records.
Sun Dec 17 2023
PM Anwar arrives in Indonesia's Labuan Bajo for ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here today to attend the 42nd ASEAN Summit 2023 in West Manggarai city, Flores archipelago in East Nusa Tenggara province.
Tue May 09 2023
Up for auction: Indonesian archipelago with one of the world's most unspoiled ecosystems
To preserve this ecosystem, an auction is being held by Sotheby's so that the future buyer can turn it into a sustainable destination.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Uncovering hidden stories of textiles from the Malay world
Malaysia is a country rich in culture, but the full history of Malay textiles and how they came to be remain relatively unknown.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Forget Greece or Corsica, Europe's best beach is found in...
The European beach that is a real feast for the eyes is located in Portugal, in the archipelago of Madeira!
Sun Apr 24 2022
New Zealand ship arrives with water for parched Tonga
The navy ship carrying 250,000 litres of water arrived today bringing life-saving supplies for the South Pacific archipelago.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to Borneo jungle
The new city has a name chosen by Jokowi - Nusantara, a Javanese term for the Indonesian archipelago - but no timeframe has yet been set.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Spellbinding the International Literary World and Frankfurt Book Fair with stories of the Malay archipelago on the Hof
Our Language, And By Language I Mean Our Stories, Reflect Who We Were, Who We Were Meant To Be And Where Our Future Lies - Ninot Aziz
Mon Oct 18 2021
5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit the the Philippine archipelago at 8am on Monday.
Mon Feb 08 2021
Stricken ship behind oil spill sunk off Mauritius
Greenpeace opposed the plan, warning last week that sinking the vessel would "risk biodiversity and contaminate the ocean.
Tue Aug 25 2020
6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS
The undersea tremor struck at a depth of more than 600 kilometres about 220 kilometres south of Katabu on the island of Sulawesi.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Getting Under The Skin; And Pockets Of Indonesian Online Shopper
Many companies are vying for a piece of the e-commerce pie in booming Indonesia. Yet, overcoming logistical challenge across the archipelago - made up of some 17,000 islands - remains a big hurdle.
Mon Jun 03 2019
[OPINION] Malaysia's accession to ICERD: You can't have your cake and eat it too
The Malays respected the citizenship status of the non-Malays and in return, the non-Malays acknowledged the special rights of the Malays and other Bumiputras.
Thu Dec 27 2018
Winds whip Florida Keys as Hurricane Irma turns sights northward
Irma was expected to rip through Florida's southern archipelago on Sunday morning as a Category 4 storm.
Sun Sep 10 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