Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on US Supreme Court
Jackson is the 116th justice, sixth woman and third Black person to serve on the Supreme Court since its 1789 founding.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman
California Sen. Kamala Harris is making history as the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play to defeat Trump.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Beyonce wants officers charged in black woman's death
The superstar, in a letter, called for action against police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor
Mon Jun 15 2020
Oprah Winfrey claims lifetime Golden Globe, calls for 'a new day'
Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman to be awarded a Golden Globe for lifetime achievement on Sunday, delivering an impassioned speech in support of those who have exposed sexual misconduct.
Mon Jan 08 2018
Dove faces PR disaster over ad that showed black woman turning white
Dove's apology failed to stem a torrent of online criticism, with some social media users calling for a boycott of Dove products.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Unilever unit Dove apologises for racist advert
The advertisement has received backlash on South African social media and has since been removed.
Mon Oct 09 2017
What happened to Whoopi Goldberg?
Goldberg was quite the groundbreaker. She remains the only black woman to have won an Emmy, Tony, Oscar and Grammy.
Wed Oct 28 2015
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