S. Korean opposition leader attacked during visit to Busan
South Korean Opposition leader Lee Jae Myung was attacked during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday.
Tue Jan 02 2024
AAX relaunches direct flights from KL to Busan starting early 2023
AirAsia X is re-launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, South Korea, with three weekly flights, starting in early 2023.
Fri Nov 18 2022
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as warning to North Korea
USS Ronald Reagan and ships from its accompanying strike force docked at a naval base in the southern port city of Busan.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Nurse gets 6-yr prison term for dropping newborn, resulting in brain damage
Public outrage was stirred after surveillance camera footage showed the nurse physically abusing a total of 14 newborns.
Fri Jul 22 2022
More virus cases reported at Russia-flagged in Busan
Health authorities believe they might have contracted the virus through the captain of the ship, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus last week.
Tue Aug 11 2020
Zahir Omar: Getting on The Film Train in Busan
Director Zahir Omar flew Malaysias flag high and proud at the Busan International Film Festival through his first feature, gangster thriller Fly By Night (in Mandarin, no less).
Fri Jan 11 2019
Claims of worsening flood situation in Long Busang false - JPBNS
The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBNS) has denied claims that the flood situation is worsening in Long Busang, Belaga in Kapit Division.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Crisis-hit Busan Film Festival opens
The curtain was raised yesterday on the 21st Busan International Film Festival after two years of political infighting.
Fri Oct 07 2016
Surviving the long journey to Long Busang
Astro AWANI's Tan Su Lin shares one of her most challenging experience yet -- the long journey to Long Busang.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Opening ceremony of the 20th Busan International Film Festival
Stars from Asia and beyond gathered in South Korea's second largest city on October 1 for a Bollywood-flavoured launch of the 20th Busan Int
Fri Oct 02 2015
Stars align for launch of Asia's largest film festival
The event styles itself as the most influential of its kind in a region enjoying stellar growth in box-office receipts.
Thu Oct 01 2015
S.Korean thriller 'Socialphobia' tackles cyber bullying
The movie, which received its world premier at the 19th Busan International Film Festival Saturday, follows two nascent cyberbullies who become targets themselves.
Sat Oct 04 2014
Asia's fashion industry need not have a four season collection
Linawati Adnan looks at how Malaysian fashion has matured towards relevance rather than hopping on that typical four season fashion wagon. What's hot and what's not for Raya included!
Mon May 26 2014
Ikal Mayang gets tangled at Busan International Film Festival
Ikal Mayang walked the red carpet at the 18th BUSAN International Film Festival (BIFF) 2013.
Fri Oct 18 2013
Movies with a 270-degree view to hit South Korean cinemas
A new format that gives movie-goers a panoramic 270 degree view will be rolled out by South Korea's biggest cinema chain this month.
Tue Oct 15 2013
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