On first day of Trump hush money trial, prosecutors say he corrupted 2016 election
Prosecutors portrayed the payment as criminal effort to deceive voters, while Donald Trump was facing other accusations of sexual behavior.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Sabahans celebrate Aidilfitri in the spirit of togetherness
On the first day of Aidilfitri today, most Muslims in Sabah celebrate the festival with family and relatives, in addition to house-to-house visits.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya tomorrow
The first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri will fall on April 10.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day
The offences include, speeding, running red lights, overtaking at double lines, driving in emergency and using mobile phones while driving.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Ukraine's Oscar winning director says he would exchange his award for no war
Mstyslav Chernov said the film shot during first days of Russia's invasion in Ukraine when trapped in Mariupol with a team of journalists.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Three-month-old boy dies on first day at daycare center
Police said the baby's father had sent him to the daycare centre at 8.30 am before being contacted by the centre's manager two hours later.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Sixth-grade student killed in Iowa school shooting, suspect dead
The 17-year-old opened fire at an Iowa school on the first day of classes following the winter break, law enforcement officials said.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Turkiye raises minimum wage by 49% for 2024
Turkiye decided to ramp up the monthly minimum wage by 49 per cent to 17,002 Turkish liras (US$578.4) starting the first day of 2024.
Thu Dec 28 2023
US calls on Azerbaijan to safeguard Armenians as thousands flee Karabakh
At least 13,550 of the 120,000 ethnic Armenians who call Nagorno-Karabakh home arrived in Armenia on the first day of the exodus.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Fully booked! China braces for record May Day holiday rush
Authorities are expecting 19 million trips to be made across China's vast railway network on Saturday, the first day of the five-day holiday.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Tamil film actor Vijay attracts four million followers on Instagram on first day
Tamil cinema fans are awaiting the 48-year-old actor's action-thriller Leo opposite actress Trisha Krishnan.
Mon Apr 03 2023
CBT case involving Najib, Irwan postponed because of new development
Today is the first day of the trial of the case involving the former prime minister and the former chief secretary of the treasury.
Mon Apr 03 2023
3.25 million tickets sold for Paris 2024 first sales phase
Tickets for climbing and BMX freestyle sold out on the first day, while for fencing, judo and track cycling were all snapped up in few days.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Menu Rahmah is cheap, tasty and satisfying - KB customers
Cheap, tasty and appetising -- that was one of the reactions of satisfied customers on the first day of the Menu Rahmah programme at Mydin Tunjong Supermarket today.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Publisher reports record first-day sales for Prince Harry's memoir
The English language edition of Prince Harry's controversial memoir sold more than 1.4 million copies on its first day of publication.
Thu Jan 12 2023
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