Ben Affleck hopes to score Michael Jordan's approval for film 'Air'
There was one key role that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon decided not to fill, and it was Michael Jordans.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Another war: How Sarajevo's musicians sang through a siege
"Kiss the Future", tells the story of the Bosnian capital's encirclement through the eyes of the artists and musicians who kept performing.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Bennifer have arrived! Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Venice for film fest
Affleck is in Venice for the festival premiere of Ridley Scott's medieval epic "The Last Duel", which stars his close friend Matt Damon.
Fri Sep 10 2021
With masks and tests, stars return to Venice for 'sold out' film fest
The Venice film festival opens with a rich line-up and the return of Hollywood stars who had largely deserted it last year due the pandemic.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Acting with daughter, Sean Penn explores family ties in Cannes film
Sean Penn said he nearly passed up the chance to act opposite his daughter Dylan for the first time in "Flag Day".
Tue Jul 13 2021
Matt Damon unveils Amanda Knox-inspired film at Cannes
In the film, Damon plays oil worker Bill Baker, who travels to Marseille, France to visit his estranged student daughter Allison in prison.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Cinema glitz returns with a reborn Cannes
It is the first major fully-fledged film festival since the pandemic, and a truckload of Hollywood stars are expected on the Croisette.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Agong congratulates Damok over victory in Spain
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today congratulated young Malaysian racer Syarifuddin Azman for emerging victorious at the FIM CEV Moto3 Race in Barcelona.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Muhyiddin congratulates Damok on his victory in Spain
Muhyiddin said only strong determination, perseverance, willpower and courage can make a rider a winner.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Australia says 'no' to tennis stars amid calls for quarantine change
Mandatory hotel quarantine for people arriving for the Australian Open tennis tournament was essential to stop COVID-19.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Alibaba's Top 10 Tech Trends in 2019
Alibaba DAMO Academy, the global research program launched by Alibaba in 2017 shares its predictions for the Top 10 Technology Trends in 2019.
Sat Jan 05 2019
Google fires employee behind anti-diversity memo
James Damore, the engineer who wrote the memo, confirmed his dismissal, saying in an email to Reuters on Monday that he had been fired for "perpetuating gender stereotypes".
Tue Aug 08 2017
George Clooney and wife Amal expecting twins - Matt Damon
Damon told Entertainment Tonight Canada that Clooney, 55, told him the news while they were filming a movie, and that his wife Amal Clooney, 39, was about eight weeks pregnant at the time.
Fri Feb 10 2017
'Jason Bourne' tops worldwide box office
Matt Damon has knocked Suicide Squad' off the top position in the latest worldwide box office ratings with his new movie 'Jason Bourne'.
Mon Aug 29 2016
The return of 'Jason Bourne' delivers mighty blow at the international box office
The latest Bourne instalment was also the biggest international opening weekend of all the Bourne films.
Mon Aug 01 2016
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