One Direction singer Liam Payne dead after falling from Buenos Aires hotel balcony
Police received a call from a worker at the hotel requesting urgent help with an intoxicated guest, according to audio related to the case.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Floods: Public urged to take electrical, gas safety precautions
Flood disasters pose various risks, including fallen electrical poles, broken power lines, and damage to electrical and gas equipment.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Cable car worker in Langkawi falls about 50 metres during maintenance work
The man fell to the ground while performing cable car maintenance work in Langkawi today.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Number of flood victims in Kedah falls, situation stays in Perak this morning
The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perak recorded a total of 6,833 people in 34 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) as of 8 AM.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Special TVET initiative to be implemented for students not keen to continue to Form 4 - DPM
A special programme would be implemented at the end of this year to help students who have fallen behind or are not interested in continuing their studies to Form Four.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Reframing how we talk about having kids or not
The debate over falling birth rates has taken centre stage worldwide, with some people vilifying those who choose to not have children.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Bangladeshi students rally to mark one month since Hasina's fall
Students, workers, and families of those killed in the unrest join the "March for Martyrs."
Fri Sep 06 2024
Woman dead, 120,000 without power as damaging storms hit Australia
Authorities received over 2,800 call outs overnight, mostly for fallen trees and building damage.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Man dies after falling into palm kernel processing machine at Kuala Langat factory
The remains of a man were found in a palm kernel processing machine, after he is believed to have fallen into it, said police.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics
Srettha Thavisin's tenure has been marred by setbacks with polls indicating a majority of Thais have an unflattering view of his leadership.
Wed Aug 14 2024
[COLUMNIST] The Fall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady
Bangladeshi youth are exercising political agency and articulating a vision of good governance and a merit-based society.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Appellate Court remits Palestinian kidnapping case to High Court
No pleas were recorded from the accused and the case subsequently transferred to High Court as kidnapping cases fall under its jurisdiction.
Wed Aug 07 2024
BTS’ Suga questioned for allegedly riding electric scooter under influence
The 31-year-old was found lying on the ground alone after falling off his electric scooter under the influence of alcohol on the street.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina falls from grace in nation her father founded
Sheikh Hasina, resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister and fled the country on Monday following weeks of protests.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales falter
Apple is expected to launch this fall what analysts have called the biggest software upgrade for the iPhone.
Fri Aug 02 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