India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
The country generates around four million tonnes of plastic waste per year, about a third of which is not recycled and ends up in waterways.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Video shows Ohio officers killed unarmed Black man in hail of bullet
Eight police officers were involved in a shooting that killed an unarmed Black man whose body was found with some 60 gunshot wounds.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Mud flood: SAR for fifth victim expanded
The SAR operation focused on the other side of the river and involved two rescue boats with a strength of 20 firefighters and policemen.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Bentong chalet tragedy: Body of a woman found, two more still missing
Today, the team will use two excavators to locate the victims who are feared missing, Yusri said.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Bentong tragedy: Operations to continue today
Yusri said a search and rescue team found two 'hot spots' believed to be where victims of the tragedy are believed to be.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Malaysia can still benefit from subsea cable project, says analyst
Malaysia still has the opportunity to participate in the economic and trade activities and benefit from the recently announced subsea cable project.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Nicole Kidman calls TV's 'Nine Perfect Strangers' 'trippy and crazy'
Kidman leads in the tale of nine wealthy, stressed people who go on a retreat to a remote boutique resort.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Hundreds more unmarked graves found at erstwhile Canadian residential school
The latest discovery is a grim reminder of the years of abuse and discrimination indigenous communities have suffered in Canada.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Royal group inks world's first Islamic green financing pact
The financing is for the upcoming Raffles Sentosa Resort and Spa Singapore and the existing Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort and Spa.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Ferguson says it is his duty to raise awareness on dementia
The issue of dementia in the professional game was sparked by the death of England's Nobby Stiles in October.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Jennifer Lopez is launching her own line of cosmetics
After Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Alicia Keys, and Millie Bobby Brown, it's Jennifer Lopez's turn to launch her own cosmetics brand.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Johore police cripple 'Bobby' drug trafficking syndicate
Johor police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate and seized various types of drugs worth almost half a million ringgit.
Wed Aug 05 2020
JDT stay atop at Super League
League leader Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) maintained their position at the top of the table in the Super League when they edged PKNS FC 2-1.
Sun Apr 16 2017
Rooney not an all-time England great - Banks
Despite surpassing Bobby Charlton to become England's record goalscorer, Wayne Rooney is not on the same level, says Gordon Banks.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Singer Bobby Brown mourns daughter in first interview since her death
R&B singer Bobby Brown, in his first interview since the death of Bobbi Kristina Brown, said the outcome could have been different if he had been with her shortly before her death.
Tue Sep 15 2015
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