Singapore embraces AI to solve everyday problems
Singapore was an early adopter of AI, releasing its first national AI strategy in 2019.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Russia launches lunar lander in race to find water on moon
Russia aims to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole, a region believed to hold coveted pockets of water ice.
Fri Aug 11 2023
'The world is watching,' say architects of Australia's Indigenous referendum
Australia has a chance to fix its image as a global outlier by voting in favour of constitutionally recognising its Indigenous people.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Australia mourns Queen Elizabeth from home of 'world's oldest continuous culture'
With the day declared a national holiday, a memorial ceremony attended by 600 dignitaries was held at Parliament House for Queen Elizabeth.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Pope apologises for 'deplorable evil' of Canadian indigenous schools
Francis apologises for the Church's role in schools where indigenous children were abused.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Tourist favourite Thailand's recovery lags on COVID rule changes
Thailand was among the first nations in Asia to reopen its borders but has introduced complicated entry rules.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Grabs Tech For Good Institute releases Platform Economy Research with Bain & Company, hosts first national dialogue
The Tech For Good Institute (TFGI), a non-profit think-tank founded by Grab, hosted its first national dialogue in Malaysia today.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Canada indigenous groups in nationwide hunt for more graves after new discoveries
The two discoveries are prompting indigenous communities to look for more buried children across Canada, a task not without hurdles.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Hundreds more unmarked graves found at erstwhile Canadian residential school
The latest discovery is a grim reminder of the years of abuse and discrimination indigenous communities have suffered in Canada.
Fri Jun 25 2021
US becomes first nation to cross 10 million COVID-19 cases as third wave of infections surges
The country reported a record 131,420 COVID-19 cases on Saturday and has reported over 100,000 infections four times in the past seven days.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Dewan Rakyat draws attention as Budget meeting nears
It will be the first national Budget prepared by the PN coalition government led by PM Muhyiddin after being in power for six months.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Thailand first to introduce commercial 5G in ASEAN
Thailand will be the first nation in Southeast Asia to introduce commercial 5G communication services and is thus attractive to foreign investors.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin first National Security Council DG
In view of the threats to national security and defence, the government decided that a police or military officer should be in charge of the council.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Suu Kyi party to decide 'soon' on contesting Myanmar polls
Aung San Suu Kyi said the party had not yet committed to competing in its first national vote in a quarter of a century.
Sat Jun 20 2015
NUCC 'Voice of the Grassroots' dialogue begins
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) in collaboration of the Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) of UKM kickstarts its first national dialogue session at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
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