UK banknotes among first depicting King auctioned for more than US$1 mln
Collectors pay extra for banknotes with the lowest serial numbers, seeking ones as close to 00001 as possible.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween revels
Occasions such as Halloween leave a lot of trash, as street drinking becomes common in bustling areas and tourist spots, Keisuke Naka said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Man sentenced to death for murdering security guard
A scrap metal collector was sentenced to death by the Ipoh High Court today after he was found guilty of murdering a man in 2015.
Fri Jan 27 2023
Soccer: Maradona's 1986 World Cup final shirt returns to Argentina
The shirt was handed over to the country's football association by collector Marcelo Ordas.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Safety features give public confidence to explore NFTs
NFT Pangolin, a global marketplace for regional creators in Asia to issue and sell their unique crypto-secured assets to global collectors.
Fri Jul 29 2022
From CryptoPunks to Bored Ape Yacht Club, avatars are proving a hit in the NFT market
Crypto-collectors are showing keen interest in avatars sold online as non-fungible tokens.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Father time: Pakistan's lonely clock collector
Kakar's collection, some of which dates back to 1850, is housed inside the city's police headquarters compound.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Rhino horn NFT going on auction in South Africa
Organisers are hoping it will appeal to wealthy collectors for a virtual rhino horn designed to finance efforts to protect real rhinos.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Public reminded to dispose of used COVID-19 self-test kits safely
If the disposal process was not done according to the SOP, it would put the health of the public as well as solid waster collectors at risk.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Two turtle egg collectors sentenced to death for murdering colleague
Two turtle egg collectors were today sentenced to death by the High Court here for the murder of another collector five years ago.
Mon Aug 09 2021
Waste collectors, delivery riders to be honoured as unsung heroes on S'wak Day
Sarawak Day this year will be observed in a hybrid concept due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Philippine collector amasses super-sized collection of fast-food restaurant toys
Luque has about 20,000 toys packed and holds a Guinness World Record from 2014, when his collection reached more than 10,000 items.
Sat May 01 2021
For Israeli cigarette butt collector, every day is Earth Day
Picking up butts and selling small pouches, Melcer calls pocket ashtrays to smokers to deter them from littering.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Lego collector recreates Vietnam street scenes in miniature
Hoang is halfway to his goal of building 10 large-scale creations for an exhibition.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Michael Jackson's art collection heads under the hammer
The sale includes the Jackson 5's first contract with Steeltown Records, signed by Joseph Jacksson.
Thu Oct 15 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