Miley Cyrus hit 'Flowers' named best-selling single of 2023 in IFPI chart
The emotional disco-tinged breakup anthem got the coveted IFPI Global Single Award for 2023 just weeks after picking up two Grammys.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Miley Cyrus wins her first Grammy
Miley Cyrus triumphed with "Flowers" from her eighth studio album, "Endless Summer Vacation."
Mon Feb 05 2024
Some 1 million visitors throng teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Japan
The museum drew visitors from 182 countries this year, where they walk through water and a garden, and become one with the flowers.
Fri Sep 01 2023
US band the Killers apologises for bringing Russian fan on stage in Georgia
Georgia has a long history of tension with its northern neighbour, exacerbated by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Saffron's medicinal marvels
Throughout history, saffron has been revered in traditional medicine for its ability to treat a wide range of ailments.
Sat May 27 2023
Two dead and 10 injured in Madrid restaurant fire
Two people died and 10 were injured in a fire apparently caused by accident in a restaurant in the Spanish capital Madrid.
Sat Apr 22 2023
BTS's Jimin first S. Korean solo artist to top US songs chart
The single "Like Crazy" debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 this week, bumping Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" out of the top spot.
Tue Apr 04 2023
The game Clue is coming to Instagram
The iconic "Clue" board game is being reinvented through a new format specially designed for social networks.
Sat Mar 04 2023
William, Kate, Harry and Meghan unite to view floral tributes for queen
British princes William and Harry and their wives Kate and Meghan were outside the grounds of Windsor Castle as they emerged to inspect flowers left in tribute for the late queen.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Death of Queen Elizabeth marked around world with tributes and flowers
Ordinary people in Britain and around the globe paid their own respects to a woman who had been the face of her nation for more than 70 years.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Kanye West sued over claim of illegal sample on 'Donda 2'
"Flowers" from West's album "Donda 2" includes a sample from Jefferson's 1986 dance song "Move Your Body", repeated at least 22 times.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Luggage piles join long airport lines in fresh woes for summer travel
Summer travel chaos amplifies as airlines scramble to bring back workers lost during COVID-19.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Husband of teacher killed in Texas school dies in wake of massacre
Joe Garcia died from a heart attack after returning home from delivering flowers to a memorial for Irma Garcia.
Fri May 27 2022
Aidilfitri: Brisk business for flower traders at Muslim cemetery
This year's Aidilfitri provides an opportunity for traders who sell fresh flowers at the Jalan Perak Muslim Cemetery to earn extra income as streams of visitors are seen visiting the grave.
Tue May 03 2022
Get a closer look of Rafflesia Keithii in Poring, Sabah
Matsain said the Rafflesia flowers at the conservation centre were not seasonal and would bloom throughout the year.
Thu Jan 13 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024