Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
Simone Biles had to settle for silver on Monday in the floor exercise final, after missing out on a medal in the balance beam.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Two-year-old girl dies after falling from 16th floor of apartment
Police investigation found that the victim allegedly fell through an open bedroom window that did not have grilles.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Four-year-old girl dies after falling from 16th floor apartment
Initial investigations found the incident occurred when the girl was home alone after her father went to send her eldest sister to school.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing
The fire reportedly started at the three-storey reinforced concrete building, which has a total floor space of about 2,300 square metres.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Fire breaks out at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
The fire began in a second-floor building at the theme park before spreading to the fourth floor, according to Pahang JBPM.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor
A specialist doctor has applied for the one-month extension to determine the mental health of V. Nathan, his lawyer said.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three
The blast, suspected to have been caused by an explosion of a gas tank on the fourth floor of a building.
Thu May 23 2024
Four-year-old falls to death from 16th floor of hospital quarters
According to preliminary investigation, the family was sleeping when the incident occurred.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Bangladesh building fire kills at least 43, injures dozens
The fire originated in a popular biryani restaurant in Dhaka's Bailey Road late on Thursday and quickly spread to other floors, killing at least 43 people.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Sri Sabah Flats fire: Jittery residents on 16th floor move out
Some residents temporarily evacuate their homes over fears the structural integrity of the building was affected by the fire.
Tue Feb 13 2024
"I thought smell of smoke from fireworks" - Witness
Loo Choon Ming said fire hydrant located at each floor was not functioning and that it resulted in the fire spearing to other areas quickly.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Woman jumps off second floor of shophouse to escape immigration raid
The woman was among 110 illegal immigrants detained in the operation for not having valid travel documents and overstaying.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Nigerian man fleeing police falls to death from Batu Uban condominium
The man was killed when he fell from 16th floor of a condominium block in Batu Uban, in a bid to flee a police raid.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Ecuador roiled by on-air take-over of TV studio by gunmen, other violence
The take-over of TC's studio in Guayaquil was broadcast live for about 20 minutes, as gunmen accosted staffers huddling on the floor.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Mentally disabled man dies after falling from sixth floor of Sultan Ismail Hospital
Police said the victim was a mentally disabled card holder and had been admitted to the hospital for a leg surgery.
Tue Nov 07 2023
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