Cabinet approval needed for ending subsidies for affluent students - Zambry
We will proceed with the discontinuation (of subsidies) once a Cabinet decision is made, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Canadian hotel discovered in Italy
A 43-year-old man from the Canadian province of Ontario was arrested and charged for the theft and trafficking of the portrait.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Jalan Masjid India closed to vehicles following discovery of another sinkhole
Pedestrians can still use the unaffected part of the road, and surrounding shops remain open as usual.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Australia's 'right to disconnect' law set to come into force
The law protects employees who refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact from their employers outside work hours.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Over 71,000 prehistoric artefacts discovered, removed from Nenggiri Valley ahead of dam construction
Zaharudin Abu said this number includes 16 skeletons, stone tools, pottery fragments and other items.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Statements taken from five individuals on drone drug smuggling incident
The drone drug smuggling attempt was discovered when guards found a drone on Tapah Prison's roof during a patrol.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Istiqomah's murder: Chronology of disappearance and arrest of suspects
The interrogation of two individuals led to the discovery of the victim's finger bones and head, six kilometers from the initial site.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Teenage girl reported missing in Batang Kali, found safe
Police said following Nurul Aishah Farhana Azni's discovery, police arrested a man believed to be the teenager's boyfriend in his 20s.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Suspected serial killer arrested after bodies discovered in Kenya quarry
Police said Collins Jumaisi confessed that he lured and killed 42 women, including his wife, and dumped their remains at a quarry.
Tue Jul 16 2024
How the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 will impact the world
AI-powered scientific discovery, carbon-capturing microbes, and elastocalorics are among the 10 listed technologies.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Meet the 2024 Technology Pioneers of the World Economic Forum
Discover WEF's 2024 Technology Pioneers. Explore 100 groundbreaking start-ups driving advancements in AI, clean energy, healthcare and more.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June
Datuk Sheila Majid is expected to perform Diskoria's hit songs and her own, blending disco, funk and retro pop music for the first time.
Wed May 29 2024
Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found
With the discovery of the crash site, no signs of life have been detected, Red Crescent official says.
Mon May 20 2024
Hawana 2024: 'Juh Raon' offers participants chance to discover Sarawak iconic spots
Participants of the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2024 event will gain deeper insights into Sarawak's unique culture.
Sat May 11 2024
North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Researchers discover files on N. Korean internet server including animations, written instruction which appears to be for foreign studio.
Mon Apr 22 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