UN declares Jan 26 as International Clean Energy Day - IRENE
IRENA's Director-General Francesco La Camera said the chosen date is also as the anniversary of the agency's founding in 2009.
Mon Aug 28 2023
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame 'possible carcinogen'; consumption limits unchanged
Aspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Six neighbors killed in condo dispute in Toronto including suspect, 73
The motive for the shooting remains part of this very complicated and very fluid investigation which is still ongoing, police said.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Pecco rakes up seventh season win with Malaysian GP victory
Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia clinched his seventh win this season in the 2022 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) today.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Motorcycling: Quartararo promises aggression at Malaysian MotoGP with championship on the line
MotoGP action will return to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on Sunday for the first time since 2019.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Italian experts says semen can be vehicle for monkeypox infection
Spallanzani researchers are now trying to ascertain how long the virus is present in sperm after the onset of symptoms.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Monkeypox DNA found in semen in handful of cases - researchers say
Questions arise over whether sexual transmission of the disease is a possibility, scientists said.
Tue Jun 14 2022
How global warming could be driving up albatross divorce
The lack of food appears to cause more stress to the birds and could be causing more couples to split up.
Thu Dec 02 2021
'Christmas will not be cancelled' says Bethlehem, amid little comfort or joy
The traditional birthplace of Jesus will go ahead with its celebrations, aware that the world's eyes are upon it at this time of year.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Grave-counting satellite images seek to track Yemen's COVID death toll
Yemen's Aden region calculated an estimated 2,100 "excess deaths" during the COVID-19 outbreak between April and September.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Francis becomes first pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Football: Struggling Swansea sack manager Bradley
American Bradley replaced Francesco Guidolin in October but the Swans have won just twice following his appointment and lie second from bottom in the table.
Wed Dec 28 2016
Malaysian MotoGP: Bagnaia wins Moto3 class marred by accidents
The 19-year-old Italian clocked 29 minutes 29.351 seconds with five laps remaining before the marshal hoisted the red flag.
Sun Oct 30 2016
Cut down on sugar: WHO
New guidelines from the WHO recommend people of all ages reduce free sugar' intake to less than 10 percent of daily energy intakes and warn of the health risks of hidden sweeteners.
Wed Mar 04 2015
Police return dismantled church to Italy in US art row
A church in southern Italy that had been dismantled by an artist has been returned to its original site.
Sun Mar 30 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