Malaysia’s trade records 10.2 per cent jump, exceeds RM2 trillion mark in first nine months of 2024
According to the World Trade Organisation's forecast, Asia's exports are expected to rise by 7.4 per cent in 2024.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Alzheimer's crisis: Every 3.2 seconds, new patient emerges
According to WHO data, the number of Alzheimer's patients in the world is expected to rise to 139 million by 2050.
Sun Sep 24 2023
Over 50 killed in Indian Himalayas as rain triggers landslides
The death toll expected to rise as more than 20 remain trapped or missing, officials said.
Tue Aug 15 2023
Greece train crash kills at least 38 people, many of them likely students
Officials said the death toll was expected to rise further as temperatures in one carriage had risen to 1,300 Celsius after it caught fire.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Turkey leader acknowledges earthquake relief problems as death toll passes 15,000
The death toll from both countries was expected to rise as hundreds of collapsed buildings in many cities have become tombs.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Hurricane Ian death toll climbs to 83, officials defend response
The death toll is expected to rise as floodwaters receded and search teams went further into areas initially cut off from the outside world.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000, toll expected to rise
Houses were reduced to rubble and bodies swathed in blankets lay on the ground after the magnitude 6.1 earthquake.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Chicken prices may soar once floated
The price of chicken is expected to rise next month when it is floated following the end of the maximum retail price scheme on June 30.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Suicide bombing at mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar kills at least 30
The death toll is expected to rise substantially as many of the injured are in critical condition.
Fri Mar 04 2022
Omicron wave has started in Malaysia - Khairy
The Omicron wave has begun in Malaysia and the number of COVID-19 cases in the country is expected to rise, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Sydney COVID-19 cases seen topping 2,000 a day as Australia ramps up vaccinations
Daily cases in Sydney's worst-affected suburbs are expected to rise to as high as 2,000 until the middle of this month.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Kedah COVID-19 cases expected to rise further if EMCO not implemented - MB
Positive COVID-19 cases in Kedah can reach up to 450 a day if the EMCO is not implemented in red zones including Kota Setar district and some localities in Kubang Pasu.
Tue May 18 2021
Malaysia's Petronas starts production in Oman's Ghazeer gas field
With Ghazeer, production capacity from Block 61 is expected to rise to 1.5 billion cubic feet per day with more than 65,000 barrels per day.
Mon Oct 12 2020
Toll expected to rise in blast that shook Beirut, killing 100, injuring thousands
Tuesday's blast at port warehouses storing highly explosive material was the most powerful in years in Beirut.
Wed Aug 05 2020
Volcano on Indonesia's Bali island at highest alert level, thousands evacuated
Nearly 10,000 people have been evacuated so far and that number was expected to rise, officials said.
Fri Sep 22 2017
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