Students affected by floods allowed to wear casual clothes to school - JPN
The Kelantan Education Department (JPN) is giving flexibility to students affected by floods to attend school in casual clothing when schools reopen on Jan 2.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Halloween revellers throng Shanghai, some wearing costumes seen as a protest to China policies
Some party goers also showed up with blank sheets of paper stuck to their clothes, a key symbol of last year's protests.
Wed Nov 01 2023
French school principal sends girl home for wearing kimono
The principal said abayas are not the only clothes covered by regulation and it concerns "all outfits that show a religious affiliation."
Thu Sep 07 2023
British miniskirt pioneer Mary Quant dies aged 93: family
Mary Quant went down in the history books for the mini-skirt and making women's clothes fun and affordable.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Justin Bieber slams H&M "trash" merchandise featuring his image
Justin Bieber lashed out at H&M saying the Swedish retailer had not obtained his approval over clothes featuring his image and lyrics.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Factory fire kills 38 in Chinese city of Anyang; two people missing
Many of the victims were women who made winter cotton clothes and pants at the factory, according to media reports.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Skeletal remains, clothes found at quarry rockfall site
The wreckage was found at the location where two quarry workers were feared buried in an incident last March.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Woman in male ihram clothes urged to turn herself in - Idris
The woman who went viral on social media for performing the umrah pilgrimage dressed in male ihram has been urged to turn herself in.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Issey Miyake: Seamless innovator of avant-garde style
Miyake said he was driven to create clothes that "bring beauty and joy" after witnessing the horrors of Hiroshima.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Clothes on fire, hero digger driver escapes Spanish wildfire
Angel Martin Arjona had been digging a trench in a field to stop the approaching fire when the sea of flames closed in on him.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Muslims celebrate Aidilfitri in lively atmosphere this year
Muslims in the country celebrated Aidilfitri in a lively atmosphere with mosques filled with congregants who brought along their family members, all decked in bright and colourful Raya clothes.
Mon May 02 2022
Popular Shah Alam shopping spot packed with shoppers making raya preparations
It was a buzz of activity at a popular shopping spot in Shah Alam today as large crowds thronged shops selling raya clothes.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Philippine designer fashions gowns out of recycled trash
Clothes made from such items as recycled newspapers, plastic wrapping and rice sacks can be both economical and fashionable, Buenviaje says.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Penang KPDNEP seizes fake branded clothes worth over RM55,000
Mohd Ridzuan said the raid was mounted following complaints from the trademark owner representative companies.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Prada sees second-hand fashion as opportunity, weighs partnerships
The market for pre-owned chic bags and clothes has surged over the last three years, driven by younger, more environmentally conscious shoppers looking for affordable high-end goods.
Wed Dec 01 2021
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