Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024
Actress Mary Mina playing the high priestess for the first time will use a parabolic mirror and the sun's rays to ignite the torch.
Sat Mar 23 2024
From Spain to Hollywood: Inside one of the world's biggest movie star wardrobes
Peris Costumes is one of the world's biggest costume makers for the cinema, TV and theatre, its creations even winning Oscars.
Fri Mar 08 2024
'Wau!' Mrs Malaysia triumphs with 'Most Original Costume' Mrs World 2023 pageant
Dubbed 'Puteri Wau Bulan', the costume created by Sarawak's designer Saran Anak Lagong and sponsored by MS Gold, weighed about 10 kg.
Mon Jan 22 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
C-3PO's head, 'Titanic' costumes for sale at Propstore film auction
Items for sale include a shirt, waistcoat and trousers DiCaprio wore in "Titanic" and Tom Hanks' sneakers from "Forrest Gump"
Wed Oct 04 2023
Bosnian girl creates 'folklore Barbie' as film wins doll new fans worldwide
Esma Gljiva says she would name her dolls the "Bosnian Barbie dolls" and she is planning costumes for a Bosnian folklore Ken.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Recycling gives Rio carnival costumes new life
Coeli's samba school travels around 500 kilometers to the "mecca" of carnival, rescuing cast-off costumes and decorations.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Electors in traditional, superhero costume an attraction at polling centres
Mohd Khairul said he had long harboured the desire to wear the traditional costume when going to the polls to exercise his right as a voter.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Malaysia Day: Malaysian Family encouraged to dress in traditional costume, embrace diversity
Those attending the 2022 Malaysia Day celebration are encouraged to dress in their traditional costume or the fashion of the 50s and 60s.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Stars sparkle at Met Gala in New York
Some 400 famous names from the worlds of music, film, fashion, sports and strutted their stuff at the over-the-top costume parade on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's carpeted steps.
Tue May 03 2022
Brazil readies first carnival since COVID
Shimmying to throbbing samba beats, thousands of dancers in sequin-studded costumes are expected to reclaim the "Sambadrome".
Thu Apr 21 2022
'Game of Thrones' studio tour takes fans into world of Westeros
The attraction opens up the world of Westeros to the public with an array of costumes, props and sets on display.
Thu Feb 03 2022
Chinese designer enjoys Olympic boost for figure skating costumes
Beijing has seen a business boom since the city won its bid for the 2022 Olympics.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Man dressed as Joker terrorises Tokyo train
A 24-year-old man dressed in Batman's Joker costume attacked passengers on a Tokyo train line on Sunday evening, injuring about 10 people.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Seoul files complaint against unionists who rallied in 'Squid Game' costume
Seoul city has filed a complaint against the group with the police for staging illegal protests violating the infectious disease prevention law.
Thu Oct 21 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