SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
Starship returned the rocket's towering first stage booster back to its Texas launch pad for the first time using giant mechanical arms.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Growing parental awareness drives increase in MyKad application for 12-year-olds
According to NRD, a total of 366,526 first-time MyKad applications were submitted from January to September 2024.
Wed Oct 09 2024
LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history, play together for first time
They are the first father-son duo to play at the same time and on the same team in NBA history.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Study shows how a woman's brain reorganises during pregnancy
Researchers said they have for the first time mapped the changes that unfold as a woman's brain reorganizes in response to pregnancy.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Australia police charge man with being alleged mastermind of global crime app
It was the first time for a person based in Australia to be accused of creating and running a global criminal platform, the police said.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Harris, Trump sharpen attacks ahead of first 2024 debate
It will be the first time the two candidates have met and follows weeks of personal attacks on Kamala Harris by Donald Trump.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Harris closes in on nomination with delegates secured, to campaign in Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in the state of Wisconsin on Tuesday for the first time as a presidential candidate.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors
For the first time, the palace is opening the building's East Wing, which includes the Centre Room where the iconic balcony is located.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Tennis - Raducanu storms into Wimbledon third round with dominant win
It's the first time Emma Raducanu has reached a third round of a Grand Slam since her title win at Flushing Meadows.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years
Russia and North Korea may sign a partnership agreement during the visit that would include security issues, said Yuri Ushakov.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Malaysia's male archers miss the mark for Olympic cut, first time in 16 years
Three national men's archers failed in their last-ditch effort to qualify for Paris 2024.
Tue Jun 18 2024
India Modi's alliance unanimously elects him to lead as PM for third term
It is the first time in a decade that Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has needed the support of regional parties to form the government.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support
Narendra Modi will for the first time head a government dependent on the support of regional allies whose loyalties have wavered over time.
Thu Jun 06 2024
India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority
Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lost its own majority in parliament for the first time in a decade.
Wed Jun 05 2024
'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes
New Delhi recorded temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) for the first time this week.
Fri May 31 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