This 3D printed rocket is heading into space in 2022
In a major first, American startup Relativity Space is working on two different models of entirely 3D-printed rockets!
Sat Oct 16 2021
'Healing is coming': First Americans vaccinated as U.S. death toll passes 300,000
Sandra Lindsay, who has treated some of the sickest COVID-19 patients, was inoculated at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, received applause on a livestream with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Mon Dec 14 2020
American space legend John Glenn dead at 95
John Glenn, who made history twice as the first American to orbit the Earth and the first senior citizen to venture into space, died Thursday.
Thu Dec 08 2016
Rio 2016: Muslim fencer pierces bigotry in Olympic first
Ibtihaj Muhammad will become the first American athlete to compete at the Olympics wearing a hijab.
Tue Aug 02 2016
Kristen Stewart makes history, 'Timbuktu' wins big at France's Cesars
Kristen Stewart on Friday became the first American actress to win a Cesar, France's equivalent of the Oscars.
Sat Feb 21 2015
Muslim Egyptian American singer never felt left out growing up in Oklahoma
Kareem Salama, the first American Muslim country music singer, says he never felt left out growing up in Ponca City, Oklahama.
Wed Feb 11 2015
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