World Championships: Zii Jia & Co through to third round
Lee Zii Jia cruised into the third round of the World Badminton Championships after disposing of Portugal's Bernardo Atilano in Japan today.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Nicol in, Nafiizwan out of US Open quarter finals
Malaysia's squash queen Datuk Nicol David cruised into the quarter finals of the 2016 US Open held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, early this morning.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Nicol moves into British Open quarter-final
Datuk Nicol Ann David cruised into the last eight of the 2015 Allam British Open Squash Championships beating England's Emma Beddoes,
Fri May 15 2015
Nicol David in cruise control in Glasgow
Malaysia's world number one cruised into the quarter-finals of the women's squash at the Commonwealth Games Friday with a three-game victory over New Zealand's Megan Craig.
Fri Jul 25 2014
Azarenka celebrates birthday with win
Australian Open champion Azarenka, ranked third in the world, cruised into the quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-3 second-round victory over former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy.
Thu Aug 01 2013
Federer cruises as Ferrer falls
Defending champion Roger Federer cruised into the third round of the Indian Wells ATP Masters and WTA tournament.
Sun Mar 10 2013
Beng Hee enters quarter-finals of Motor City Open
National number one men's squash player Ong Bee Hee cruised into the quarter-final of the 2013 Motor City Open in Detroit, United States on Saturday.
Sun Jan 27 2013
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