Apex court upholds ruling: Rewcastle-Brown, two others defamed Sultanah Nur Zahirah
According to the judge, the significance of the book does not shield the author from liability for defamation of a third party.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Defamation case: Federal court denies leave, Jamal Yunos pays Teresa Kok RM300,000 damages
In the suit, Teresa Kok Suh Sim claimed that Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos had defamed her over Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (Yawas) funds.
Tue Jul 30 2024
MCMC, PDRM told to probe FB user for defaming Prime Minister
MCMC and PDRM have been asked to investigate a Facebook user over a post said to have defamed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Actor Amber Heard appeals ruling that she defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp
In seeking the new trial, Heard's lawyers argued that one of the jurors had served improperly.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Amber Heard plans to appeal ruling that she defamed Johnny Depp
A number of things were allowed in this court that should not have been allowed, and it caused the jury to be confused, Heard's lawyer said.
Fri Jun 03 2022
With jury picked, Johnny Depp opens US libel case against ex-wife Heard
Depp alleges Heard defamed him when she penned a December 2018 opinion piece about being a survivor of domestic abuse.
Wed Apr 13 2022
FBI ex-head Comey accuses Trump administration of defaming him, telling 'lies'
Trump administration had told lies and defamed him and the FBI when the president fired him on May 9.
Thu Jun 08 2017
Rolling Stone settles with former University of Virginia dean in defamation case
Rolling Stone has reached a confidential settlement with Nicole Eramo, a former University of Virginia associate dean who had sued the magazine alleging that it defamed her in a gang rape story.
Wed Apr 12 2017
Ibrahim Ali files defamation suit against The Star
Datuk Ibrahim Ali today filed a suit against The Star newspaper and another over the publication of articles which allegedly defamed him.
Fri Dec 26 2014
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