After a spate of recent stabbings, is knife crime getting worse in Australia?
Given every kitchen and garage possess more than one knife or bladed implement, the reality of removing these is not an option.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Australia drops court action against Musk's X over church stabbing posts
Court rejects a bid by eSafety commissioner to extend a temporary order for the social media platform to block videos of the knife attack.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Pope expels disgraced former bishop, says Belgian church
Roger Vangheluwe who resigned as Bishop of Bruges, admitted more than a decade ago to sexually abusing two nephews, the Belgian church said.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Gaza war to last months, Israel says, as fears of conflict spread rise
Israeli actions intensified around Christmas, particularly in a central area just south of the seasonal waterway that bisects the Gaza Strip.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Mexican church roof collapses during Sunday mass killing 9, about 30 others missing
Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez said the church roof crumbled as worshipers were receiving communion.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Malaysian
18 of the new cardinals would be eligible to take part in a papal conclave to elect a new pope, as they are under the age of 80.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Pope allows women to vote at bishops meeting for first time
Previously, women were allowed to attend the synods, a papal advisory body, as auditors but with no right to vote.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Could tomato waste replace Bisphenol A in food cans?
Identified as an endocrine disruptor with adverse effects on fertility, Bisphenol A has been under scrutiny for many years.
Fri Mar 24 2023
The 'sci-food' bistro serving dishes made by robots
Bots & Pots is billed as the first restaurant in the world where all the dishes are prepared by robots, autonomously, or almost.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Lawyer from Oman offers US$1 million for Messi's World Cup trophy robe
A lawyer from Oman wants to buy Lionel Messi's Bisht, the traditional Arab cloak he was presented with at the award ceremony after the World Cup final, for US$1 million.
Sun Dec 25 2022
At least 10 people trapped in collapsed building in Jordan
At least 25 people were in a dilapidated residential building in Amman when it crumbled.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Minister to visit Malaysia
Foreign Minister Dr Bisera Turkovic will be making her inaugural visit to Malaysia from Aug 15 to 16, hosted by FM Saifuddin Abdullah.
Mon Aug 15 2022
AUG 2022: Gold medal not enough for Haziq
Winning the gold medal at the ASEAN University Games (AUG) is not enough for silat athlete Muhammad Haziq Bistaman who dreams of being in the national squad.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Residents camp out in fear of more quakes in northern Philippines
Fearful residents spent the night sleeping outdoors after a powerful earthquake rattled the northern island of Luzon.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Two children die after landslide hit house in Kota Kinabalu
The landslide hit the house which was occupied by nine people in a family, Misran Bisara said.
Thu Jul 28 2022
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