Verdicts in big Vatican corruption trial due on Saturday
The trial has sat for 85 sessions, revolves mostly around the complicated purchase of a luxury building in London by Secretariat of State.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Malaysian
18 of the new cardinals would be eligible to take part in a papal conclave to elect a new pope, as they are under the age of 80.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Pope Francis to gather cardinals to mark his 10th anniversary as pontiff
Francis has said he would be ready to step down if severe health problems prohibited from running the 1.38-billion-member Church.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Referee's 'cardinal mistakes' cost Croatia against Argentina, claims Kovacic
Croatia's bid to reach a second consecutive World Cup final came to an end as Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez starred at Lusail Stadium, with the latter scoring twice in Argentina's 3-0 win.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Vatican court hears cardinal's secretly taped phone call with pope
The recording was made without the pope's knowledge by someone in a room with Becciu shortly before the trial began.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Pope rules against investigating Canadian cardinal over sex assault claim
Francis has decided there is insufficient evidence to open a Church investigation into Canadian Cardinal over allegation of sexual assault.
Fri Aug 19 2022
California fertility clinic sued for mixing up embryos
The switch resulted in each couple giving birth to and raising the other's baby for months before discovering the mistake.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Canada hospitals use drones to carry lungs for transplant
Regulatory changes expected in the coming years should allow greater integration of drones into civil air space.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Australian media fined $840,000 for gag order breach in Pell sex assault case
12 media outlets pleaded guilty in February to breaching the gag order on reporting on the trial and conviction of the cardinal.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Myanmar cardinal appeals for fighting to end after fatal church attack
The church in the district of Loikaw suffered extensive damage during the recent attack.
Thu May 27 2021
Malaysia's first Roman Catholic cardinal dies
Anthony Soter Fernandez was appointed cardinal by the supreme Roman Catholic leader, Pope Francis, in November 2016.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Francis 'loses patience' in Vatican corruption fight
It is not the only financial scandal to have dogged the Vatican in recent years.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Cardinal Pell arrives in Australia to face sexual offence charges
A top Vatican official charged in his native Australia with historical sex crimes arrived in Sydney on Monday ahead of his first court appearance later this month.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Christians should apologise to gay people: Pope Francis
The pope was asked if he agreed with comments by German Cardinal Reinhard Marx that the Church needed to say sorry for the way it has treated the gay community.
Mon Jun 27 2016
Study reveals why men really do have a better sense of direction
A new study research found that the male sex hormone testosterone could be the reason why men are indeed better at navigating.
Tue Dec 08 2015
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