Lively Wesak Day celebration nationwide
In Kuala Lumpur, as many as 25,000 devotees and visitors gathered at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple in Brickfields as early as 5.30 am.
Wed May 22 2024
King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties said that racial harmony is the pillar of national unity.
Wed May 22 2024
Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day today
Wesak Day highlights significance of Buddhist adherents embracing self-assurance in faith and living in accordance with their beliefs.
Wed May 22 2024
Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists
PM Anwar Ibrahim said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha.
Thu May 04 2023
Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists
May this festival brings peace, happiness and prosperity to all Buddhists, said Their Majesties.
Thu May 04 2023
At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery
Opponents of military rule said it was a massacre of civilians conducted by the army.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Monk militia: The Buddhist clergy backing Myanmar's junta
The military builds stronger ties with Buddhist leaders by lavishing them with gifts and cultivating a shared ultranationalist vision.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Helicopter crashes in South Korea
A helicopter has crashed near a Buddhist temple in South Korea's northeastern county of Yangyang, located in Gangwon Province.
Sun Nov 27 2022
King, Queen wish Happy Wesak Day to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties today wished all Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day.
Sun May 15 2022
Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing
The monks have become social media stars with livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and giggles.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Fire breaks out at famous Buddhist temple, Kek Lok Si
When firefighters arrived, flames had engulfed one of the temples on the hill, according to Muhamad Norhisham.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of COVID-19
Workers place a custom-made mask on statue of a Buddhist goddess, an act meant to be a prayer for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu Jun 17 2021
Wesak Day celebrated moderately under new normal
Buddhists in the country celebrated Wesak Day today on a moderate scale with the new normal practices in place due to the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO).
Wed May 26 2021
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
A Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Sun Mar 28 2021
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