Malaysians turn out in droves
Dataran Putrajaya resounded to the beating of drums and three chants of 'Malaysia MADANI' to mark the arrival of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Russia's "Z" campaign drums up support for 'operation' in Ukraine
A "Z" sign pops up to to whip up support for what Moscow describes as its "special military operation" in Ukraine.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Sarawak polls: Major parties announce their candidates
The Gabungan Parti Sarawak's (GPS) war drums for the 12th state election have picked up momentum as the four-party coalition announced the names of 81 of their candidates today.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Thailand rehearses lavish US$90 million funeral for late king
Drums and a band played as officials in black tops and ancient costumes rehearsed on Saturday for the funeral procession of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Melaka CM calls for probe into chlorine gas leak
He said the investigation should include determining the owner of the seven chlorine gas drums which were found to have been dumped at a farm in the village so that appropriate action could be taken.
Fri Sep 29 2017
French First Lady and Colombian drums herald new Macron government
First Lady Brigitte Macron met a group of teenage students preparing to play at the presidential premises for France's annual music festival and told them of her piano-player husband's musical talents
Thu Jun 22 2017
Enter the dragon boats to the beat of the drums at annual Taiwan races
Athletes paddled vigorously through the water in unison to the beat of drums, covering a distance of 500 meters (1,640 ft) on the Keelung River before reaching the finish line.
Tue May 30 2017
BN component parties answer UMNO's war drums for GE14
Barisan Nasional's (BN) component parties will be in a state of alertness to the sounds of UMNO's war drums and close ranks to win the 14th general election (GE14).
Fri Dec 02 2016
John Lennon guitar sells for over $2.4 million at California auction
A guitar stolen from the late John Lennon in the 1960s sold for $2.41 million on Saturday, and a Beatles drum head went for $2.1 million.
Sun Nov 08 2015
10 cases of bodies in cement-filled drums since 1998
At least 10 cases where murder victims were found cemented or in concrete-filled drums had been reported since 1998.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Ben Stiller's band takes 33 years to nab album deal
Capital Punishment's "Roadkill," recorded back in 1982 and which features a very young Stiller on drums, is getting an official vinyl release.
Sat Mar 28 2015
'Ah Jib Gor' drums up CNY celebrations
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak gets the attention of Malaysians especially netizens with his Chinese New Year video on YouTube and Facebook.
Fri Feb 08 2013
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