Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza ahead of one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Israel's defence minister declares all options were open for retaliation against arch-enemy Iran.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Algeria declares President Tebboune election winner with 95% of vote
Abdulmadjid Tebboune re-elected with almost 95 pct of the vote, according to the electoral authority.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Russia declares US Clooney Foundation an undesirable organisation
The Foundation was founded by actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.
Mon Aug 19 2024
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
Japan's government has finally ditched floppy disks in all its systems, marking a key milestone in its long-awaited modernisation campaign.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Kelantan speaker declares Nenggiri seat vacant
The Nenggiri state seat is confirmed vacant starting today, said Kelantan State Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning
Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Ebrahim Raisi's successor.
Mon May 20 2024
Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency
Three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
Thu May 16 2024
Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town
Myanmar's National Unity Govt declares it had won control of the critical border town of Myawaddy, the latest in a string of rebel wins.
Thu Apr 11 2024
UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust
The resolution calls on the international community to resolve conflicts through inclusive dialogue and negotiation.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Sarawak declares two days of mourning
The state government said that flags would be flown at half-mast throughout Sarawak, and any entertainment events would be postponed.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Court allows mother’s appeal, rules children's unilateral conversion unlawful
The judge also allowed Loh Siew Hong judicial relief that, among others, declares that her three children are Hindus.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Seychelles declares emergency after explosion and flooding
The blast at an explosives store wrecked buildings and caused massive damage to an industrial zone on the main island Mahe.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Honduras bus crash leaves 10 dead, president declares national mourning
The bus, carrying nearly 60 people, crashed into a bridge before tipping into a stream at the bottom of the ravine about 41 kilometers.
Wed Dec 06 2023
RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr sought to cast himself as a unifier and a voice for voters who are fed up with the US' partisan divides and vitriol.
Tue Oct 10 2023
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024