North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says
North Korean troops appear to be preparing to blow up roads near west and east coasts along their border, says South Korea military.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Israeli strike closes off road used to flee Lebanon to Syria, Lebanese transport minister says
Lebanon Transport Minister said the strike hit inside Lebanese territory near the border crossing, creating a four-metre wide crater.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Strengthening Ringgit: MAPIM urges cross-politics support to restore, charge economy
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) urges all parties to support efforts to restore the economy.
Tue Sep 24 2024
The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to national polar explorer, Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, Chairperson of the NGO, All Women Empowerment To Accelerate. In 2004, Dr Sharifah Mazlina became the first Asian woman to cross the South Pole, solo. Three years later, she reached the North Pole-making her the first Asian woman to reach both the North and South Poles.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Malaysia, Cambodia enable instant cross-border QR payments - BNM
BNM says consumers and merchants in both countries will be able to make and receive instant cross-border QR payments under this initiative.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan, already sentenced to death, faces trial on new charges
Truong My Lan is facing charges of obtaining property by fraud, money laundering and illegal cross-border money transfers.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Bangladesh ramps up border vigilance as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar
At least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Rakhine state.
Thu Sep 12 2024
China says ties with Philippines at a crossroads over South China Sea
China calls on the Philippines to "seriously consider the future" of a relationship "at a crossroads".
Mon Sep 09 2024
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Malaysia at a crossroads: PRAXIS 2024 to tackle critical challenges
Malaysia is at a critical juncture as it faces growing challenges from the rise of generative artificial intelligence.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander
Hezbollah says the strike had crossed red lines and the decades-old rivalry between foes had entered a new phase.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Russian train smashes into truck, injuring 52
The carrying 800 passengers smashed into a truck at a level crossing in southern Russia.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Overwhelming interest in Johor-Singapore SEZ among Singapore businesses - report
Highlights included strategic discussions on promoting sustainable growth and leveraging tech in cross-border transactions.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Israel cites aid backlog in Gaza; UN says: 'We're doing what we can'
A backlog of 1,150 truckloads of humanitarian aid is waiting to be collected from the Kerem Shalom crossing, Israel said.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Beryl, earliest Category 4 hurricane on record, brings life-threatening winds to Caribbean
The hurricane's center will cross the Windward Islands as a Category 4 storm, the second-strongest on a five-step scale.
Mon Jul 01 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
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