Experts call for lifecycle approach to strengthen social protections in Malaysia
There is a need to move away from blanket subsidies and adopt a lifecycle approach to broaden social protections for Malaysians.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Taylor Swift wins seven VMAs, tying Beyonce for lifetime lead
Taylor Swift snagged the top prize, video of the year, for her bleak, black-and-white video "Fortnight" featuring Post Malone.
Thu Sep 12 2024
China bans 43 soccer players and officials for life for match-fixing
The investigation found that 120 matches had been fixed, with 41 football clubs involved, a senior official said.
Tue Sep 10 2024
In jail and offline: Internet lack worsens UK's prisons crisis
Experts suggest shifting prisons' focus to rehab and bridging the digital divide to better prepare inmates for life outside.
Sun Sep 01 2024
"Fight for life" by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza
Doron, a veterinary nurse managed to telephone her mother Simona Steinbrecher moments before she was abducted to Gaza.
Fri Mar 08 2024
China publishes backstory of US 'spy' jailed for life
China's top spy agency published new details this week about a US citizen jailed for life for espionage.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Singapore's central bank bans ex-Goldman banker Ng for life over 1MDB
Roger Ng is permanently banned from performing any regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Act, said MAS.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Hong Kong leader says 8 overseas activists will be 'pursued for life'
Hong Kong police issued arrest warrants for the eight overseas-based activists on Monday, accusing them of national security offences.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Saturn's icy moon Enceladus harbors essential elements for life
High concentrations of phosphorus have been detected in ice crystals spewed from the interior ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Sat Jun 17 2023
For Japan's ageing soccer players, 80 is the new 50
The brand new over-80 division of Tokyo's "Soccer For Life" league, played its first match this month.
Sat Apr 22 2023
Asteroid discovery suggests ingredients for life on Earth came from space
Two organic compounds essential for living organisms have been found in samples retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Two Indonesian match officials jailed over deadly soccer stampede
Both men worked for Arema FC, and have been banned from soccer-related activities for life by the country's football federation.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here's how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth
A detection of intelligent life would fundamentally change how we see ourselves in the Universe.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Florida jury spares Parkland school gunman from death penalty
The jury instead calls for life in prison without possibility of parole for Nikolas Cruz who killed 17 people at a high school.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Frenchman rewarded for lifetime of research into narcolepsy
Mignot has dedicated his life to studying the causes of narcolepsy and shedding light on one of the great biological mysteries - sleep.
Sun Sep 25 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