Pakistan seals off capital, blocks cellphones ahead of protest by Imran Khan's party
Shipping containers have been placed to block Islamabad's entry and exit points, guarded by large numbers of police and paramilitary troops.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colorful containers lose relevance
Post-pandemic cost hikes in raw materials, labor, and freight hit Tupperware's margins hard.
Wed Sep 18 2024
AWANI Tonight: Tupperware Brands set to file for bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy after a year-long effort to revive the business, as it faces mounting debt and a sharp decline in demand for its once iconic plastic containers.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Malaysia sends 10 more containers of aid to Gaza
The addition of 10 more containers brings the total number to 110 containers worth RM12 million, which can benefit 60,000 families in Gaza.
Tue May 07 2024
Moon cargo like human ashes, drink containers sparks legal debate
Concerns about possible gaps in US oversight and legal questions about proper use of the moon have rocketed to the forefront.
Sat Feb 10 2024
13 containers catch fire in Port Klang
JBPM said the containers storing flammable materials such as aerosol-type substances were destroyed in a fire in the container area.
Wed Jun 07 2023
About 83 bodies remain unidentified four days after Indian rail crash
Authorities were trying to source iced containers to help preserve the unclaimed bodies, the health director of Odisha said.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Plastic containers can contaminate food with PFAS within a week
PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," are present in some clothing, cosmetics and food packaging.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Could tomato waste replace Bisphenol A in food cans?
Identified as an endocrine disruptor with adverse effects on fertility, Bisphenol A has been under scrutiny for many years.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Batang Kali landslide: SAR team find blankets, camping tools
Members of the SAR team found blankets, containers and camping tools at Sector C (Riverside) of the site affected by the landslide in Gohtong Jaya today.
Tue Dec 20 2022
S'gor DOE detains three containers with e-waste from US, Spain
The inspection also found that the importer had declared the trade material as aluminum scrap to evade the authorities, Nor Aziah said.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Could your future house be constructed from an upcycled shipping container?
Instead of being scrapped or discarded, some containers used to transport maritime goods have a rather consequential second life.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Sabah customs seize contraband liquor worth RM1.41 mil
The Sabah customs department foiled three attempts to smuggle in four containers of contraband liquor worth RM1.41 million at the Sepanggar Port recently.
Fri Aug 19 2022
142.56 tonnes of sugar in nine containers stranded at Labuan Port
The essential item weighing a total of 142.56 tonnes in the 10x20 footer containers were imported from Peninsula to cater for local needs.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Foreign workers' hostels found in pitiable conditions
About 50 foreign workers of a factory in Butterworth are staying in a dirty, repulsive and congested environment at a hostel comprising six containers that also double up as kitchens.
Wed Apr 27 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024