More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon
More countries around the world are urging their citizens to evacuate Lebanon as tensions in the region intensify, following continued Israeli airstrikes on the country.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Breaking the menopause taboo
A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts
Teens around the world will start to get teen accounts in January.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Kamala Harris caps convention with call to end Gaza war, fight tyranny
Kamala Harris calls to end the war in Gaza and to fight tyranny around the world, drawing a sharp contrast with Republican Donald Trump.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Global IT outage: The cyber resilience alarm heard around the world
The outage was a stark reminder of the importance of cyber resilience in an increasingly digital world.
Fri Jul 26 2024
FACTBOX - Global tech outage delays flights and disrupts services around the world
Here's a list of disruptions that have been reported.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Climate court cases that could set new precedents around the world
ICJ is expected to issue a decision next year that will lay out UN member states' obligations in addressing climate change.
Sun May 26 2024
KL poised to become a global tech hub
Investment firm GP Bullhound highlights the city's unique qualities that mirror those found in successful tech communities around the world.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says
Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
Tue Apr 16 2024
UN chief says he is heartbroken that many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid
Every year, I express my best wishes for Eid al-Fitr to the Muslim community around the world, Antonio Guterres said.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Bjorn Ulvaeus says ABBA success humbling as he marks two milestones
Over 70 million people have seen Mama Mia the musical in more than 450 cities around the world, staged in 16 different languages.
Mon Apr 08 2024
UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water
Increasing water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world, the United Nations has warned.
Fri Mar 22 2024
UK trader heads to trial on charges of defrauding Danish state in 'cum-ex' case
The case is expected to be significant for the Danish welfare state and tax authorities around the world.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Gaza is now the frontline of a global information war
Carefully crafted social media posts and other online propaganda are fighting to make people around the world take sides.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Leap Year Traditions Around the World
In Denmark, it's customary for women to propose to men on Leap Day.
Thu Feb 29 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