Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says
Near-famine conditions push boys to pick up guns while girls are sexually abused and forced into domestic work.
Sat Oct 12 2024
GISB: Eight individuals charged in court, religious teacher jailed 10 years for abusing three boys
The individuals have been charged with threatening, abusing and physically sexually assaulting children since the police launched Op Global.
Fri Oct 04 2024
GISB: Welfare home caretaker charged with child abuse
Mohd Syahid Hanapiah was charged with abusing a six-year-old boy entrusted to his care by caning him.
Fri Oct 04 2024
10-year-old boy at Japanese school in China dies after stabbing
The boy was stabbed on his way to school by the suspected assailant, who was arrested on the spot.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Babysitter charged with murder over death of baby boy at childcare centre
Nor Afifah Abdullah Shuhaimi nodded and sobbed after the charge was read out to her before Magistrate Dr Teoh Shu Yee.
Fri Sep 13 2024
INSIGHT - Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza lifts Muslim countries' local sodas
Coca-Cola and its bottlers, and PepsiCo, still see the countries as important areas for growth, particularly as Western markets slow down.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after boyfriend set her on fire, officials and media say
Rebecca Cheptegei's death shines a spotlight on violence experienced by sportswomen in Kenya, where she lived when she trained.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Teen remanded for seven days over rape and murder of Orang Asli girl
Police arrested the 17-year-old boy, a relative of the victim to assist in the investigation.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
France's Olympic poster boy Leon Marchand won an unprecedented two Olympic finals in the pool in one night.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Police record statement from father of 12-year-old boy driving car
Initial investigation found the boy was driving a car on a joyride with his two younger siblings aged six and four.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Teenage girl reported missing in Batang Kali, found safe
Police said following Nurul Aishah Farhana Azni's discovery, police arrested a man believed to be the teenager's boyfriend in his 20s.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child
M. Thinesh pleaded not guilty to a charge of using criminal force against an autistic boy at a childcare centre.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Police confirm suspect in Nur Farah Kartini’s murder case a policeman
Selangor Police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the 26-year-old man, who is also the victim's boyfriend, is still in service in Perak.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Poisoned crackers: Two brothers still unconscious, mother prays
The eldest boy had no physical reaction at all and was the most critical compared to his younger brother with both of them still in a coma.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Nepal court sentences 'Buddha Boy' to 10 years in jail for sexual abuse
A court official said the judge had also ordered Ram Bahadur Bamjon to pay $3,750 in compensation to the victim.
Tue Jul 02 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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024