124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Peruvian authorities say they are helping Marcelino Abad apply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Ahead of election, Cambodia amends law to bar non-voters from contesting in future
The amendments impose fines and punish individuals who disrupt and obstruct the voter registration process and the election, Hun Sen said.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Cambodia poll body disqualifies sole opposition party from July election
Candlelight's disqualification means the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) looks set to run virtually unopposed.
Mon May 15 2023
Cambodian opposition rises from the ashes ahead of local elections
Veteran politician Son Chhay is determined to convince voters that democracy in Cambodia is not dead.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Singaporeans hold vigil for Malaysian in high-profile death row case
About 300 people held a candlelight vigil at a Singapore park on Monday to protest against the planned hanging of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Workers sue tornado-hit Kentucky candle factory, say they were forced to stay
The workers have filed a lawsuit claiming supervisors threatened to fire employees who left work as the storm approached.
Fri Dec 17 2021
In an instant, a Kentucky factory destroyed, dozens of employees missing
About 110 people believed to have been inside the candle-making plant when it was leveled by the twister, with 40 people rescued so far.
Sun Dec 12 2021
'Exhausted Man' PC game takes tiredness to the next level
Could this be the world's most exhausting game?
Fri Oct 08 2021
Making money out of used cooking oil
Used cooking oil can be recycled to make soap, lubricants, candles, animal and pet feeds as well as renewable energy.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Myanmar protesters urge 'guerrilla strikes' as internet blackout widens
Myanmar activists held candle-lit protests overnight and scrambled to find workarounds for a new internet shutdown on Friday.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Myanmar death toll tops 500 as protesters stage 'garbage strike'
Gunfire could be heard in the area overnight raising concerns of more casualties.
Tue Mar 30 2021
Myanmar protesters voice defiance under cover of the night
Opponents of Myanmar's military rule, many in small towns across the country, staged candle-lit protests on Saturday night and into Sunday.
Sun Mar 21 2021
International pressure on Myanmar generals grows as two more killed in gunfire
People have been gathering at night to hold up candles and protest banners and pose for photographs before melting away.
Sat Mar 20 2021
Russians set for candle-lit Valentine's Day protests after Navalny jailing
Navalny's allies have declared a moratorium on street rallies until the spring after police detained thousands of people at protests in the past few weeks.
Sun Feb 14 2021
Hong Kongers to mark Tiananmen anniversary with 'candles everywhere', online vigil
Police ban the city's annual vigil for first time in 30 years, citing Covid-19 threat
Thu Jun 04 2020
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