INSIGHT - Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza lifts Muslim countries' local sodas
Coca-Cola and its bottlers, and PepsiCo, still see the countries as important areas for growth, particularly as Western markets slow down.
Fri Sep 06 2024
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame 'possible carcinogen'; consumption limits unchanged
Aspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum.
Fri Jul 14 2023
EXCLUSIVE: WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen- Sources
Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas, Mars' and Extra chewing gum, will be listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".
Thu Jun 29 2023
Greenwashing alert! The brands making claims that aren't always what they seem
Oftentimes, it's a marketing promise intended to ease the conscience of consumers.
Sun Jul 10 2022
Do pixels have a taste?
Coca-Cola decides to bring into our world a drink that the brand had originally created for the video game "Fortnite."
Sat Apr 09 2022
'Coca' pits indigenous Colombians against soft drink giant
Coca-Cola Company incurred their ire by taking issue with the name of a locally-produced beer, Coca Pola.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Three people missing feared dead from fierce Colorado wildfire
Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said the three missing people, whom he declined to identify, all lived in homes that were consumed by the blaze.
Sun Jan 02 2022
Budget 2022: CUEPACS seeks rise in COLA allowance for Sabah, Sarawak civil servants
Omar Bahrein said this was especially important in tackling the rising cost of living in the two states.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Ronaldo's Coca-Cola snub: Sports stars are 'reclaiming their voice'
Analysts say sports stars are rejecting sponsors' products that fail to correspond to their personal values.
Sat Jun 19 2021
Soccer: 'Drink water!'- Ronaldo removes Coca-Cola bottles at Euro press conference
Ronaldo moved the cola bottles aside as he sat down to speak to the media before Tuesday's Group F opener against Hungary.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Boycotting Coca-Cola will only affect local employees
Calls for consumer boycott of Coca-Cola products will only affect the company's local employees.
Wed May 19 2021
Coca-Cola the latest global brand to 'Adopt a Park' in Brazil rainforest
Coca-Cola Co on Wednesday agreed to sponsor a protected reserve in the Amazon rainforest.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Police: Multiple people killed at Colorado supermarket
A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed multiple people Monday, including a police officer, and a suspect was in custody.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Jazz noodling: Hong Kong band streams inside cramped restaurant
The jazz band in full swing inside the 300-square-foot restaurant, perched on cola crates, using dining tables as music stands.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Analysis: From land of promise to pariah state, Myanmar coup rattles foreign firms
55 foreign investors in Myanmar from Coca Cola to Facebook signed a statement committing 'deep concern'.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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