Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'
John Lee said Hong Kong's constitutional responsibility dating back to its 1997 handover to China from British rule.
Tue Jan 30 2024
India celebrates Oscars for song Naatu Naatu, short-film 'The Elephant Whisperers'
The film RRR is about fictional versions of two Indian revolutionaries, their friendship and their fight against the British rule.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Factbox: Century-old India hanging bridge collapses days after repair
The suspension bridge was built in 1877 in the town of Morbi in Gujarat state when the British ruled India.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Explainer: How Hong Kong's new election law will reshape legislature
The reshaping of the Legislative Council is the first major restructuring of Hong Kong's political system since the territory's return to China from British rule in 1997.
Sat Dec 18 2021
Man treasures copy of newspaper from 1957 Independence Day
Although someone wanted to buy his copy of The Sunday Times from Sept 1, 1957 which had reported Malaysia's independence from British rule, Mohd Tarmizi Ismail, 45, believes it has a far higher value.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Merdeka reflections
We wonder what it really means to have emerged out of the global backwaters to join the league of fully developed nations.
Mon Sep 09 2019
Anglo-Siamese Treaty 1909: What Malaysians need to know
Whether or not the treaty was valid under international law, it is quite impossible for Malaysia to question the validity of this treaty now.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Sarawak declares July 22 as public holiday
The holiday is to commemorate the state's independence from British rule.
Sat Apr 23 2016
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