Two-year-old girl first fatality in Terengganu floods
Floods in Terengganu have claimed its first victim, a two-year-old girl, in an incident in Kampung Apal.
Sun Dec 18 2022
70-year-old man first flood fatality in Kelantan
A 70-year-old man has become the first fatality in the ongoing floods in Kelantan.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Australia floods claim first fatality, more evacuations as clean-up begins
A man's body was found in a car trapped by floodwaters on Wednesday, the first death linked to wild weather across Australia in recent days.
Wed Mar 24 2021
COVID-19: Indonesia records 139 more deaths, 91,751 positive cases
Indonesia recorded 139 more deaths from COVID-19 within 24 hours, the highest so far, since the first fatality was reported on March 11.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Dengue: Year five pupil becomes Terengganu's first fatality
Terengganu recorded its first fatal dengue case this year involving an 11-year-old girl.
Sat May 20 2017
Northern Ireland fan plunges to his death at Euro 2016
A Northern Ireland fan became the first fatality at Euro 2016 after plunging to his death from a guard rail.
Mon Jun 13 2016
Death toll in Thailand's political conflict since end November now at 16
Thailand's political conflict has resulted in 16 deaths and 695 injured since violence incidents led to first fatality on November 30 last year.
Sat Feb 22 2014
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