Drought-hit Panama Canal restricts daily crossings in water-saving move
During Panama's rainy season, an average of 35-36 ships typically cross the canal each day, the authority has said.
Wed Jul 26 2023
China's mass testing mantra is building a waste mountain
Hazmat-suited workers poke plastic swabs down millions of throats in China each day, leaving bins bursting with medical waste.
Thu Jun 23 2022
SEA Games: CDM wants gold medals won each day
CDM Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad wants to see gold medals won by the national contingent each day at the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi.
Wed May 11 2022
COVID cases in Asia surpass 100 million - Reuters tally
S.Korea leads the world's daily average number of new cases logged, accounting for one in every four infections reported globally each day.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Britney Spears delighted to regain 'keys to my car' after freedom ruling
The singer said it's the little things that made a huge difference and for now, she was grateful for each day of freedom.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Afghanistan to start issuing passports again after months of delays
Alam Gul Haqqani, the acting head of the passport office, said between 5,000 and 6,000 passports would be issued each day.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Have no fear, Indonesia's 'Super-isoman' is here to help in the pandemic
Agus Widanarko donned a superhero outfit and made multiple visits to isolating households each day to bring some smiles
Thu Sep 16 2021
Australian PM apologises for COVID-19 vaccine delays as cases spike
Australia has been administering less than 150,000 vaccines each day, well behind other developed nations.
Thu Jul 22 2021
One, two, three! The Japanese stretch routine performed by millions
Each day in Japan's parks, schools and offices millions perform the country's most popular stretching routine: radio taiso.
Sun Jul 04 2021
One vehicle stolen every one hour 15 minutes in Malaysia
Mas said a study conducted by VTREC last year found that 20 vehicles were stolen each day in 2020.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Italian priest recalls COVID-19 'nightmare' of coffin-filled church
Hundreds of people were dying each day, most funerals were banned, burials and cremations were backed up and the dead had nowhere to go.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Selangor should expedite vaccine procurement to flatten COVID-19 curve - Experts
Selangor has been making headlines lately for having the highest number of new COVID-19 cases with four figures recorded each day.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Langkawi buzzing again as tourist arrivals pick up
More flights touching down at the Langkawi International Airport (LIA) each day and hotel bookings around the island have been encouraging.
Sun Dec 20 2020
Six-day lockdown ordered in South Australia state
Only one person from each household will be allowed to leave home each day, and only for specific reasons.
Wed Nov 18 2020
COVID-19: India adds over 2,000 deaths as new cases soar
India has been reporting some 10,000 new infections and more than 300 deaths each day over the last two weeks.
Wed Jun 17 2020
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
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