Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' during San Francisco fundraiser
Joe Biden's verbal attacks against Vladimir Putin have also sharply intensified at the White House and on the campaign trail.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher fundraiser for Ukraine refugees tops $6.8 million
Kutcher said the funds would be used to provide refugee and humanitarian aid to Ukrainians affected by Russia's invasion.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Malaysia to help fundraisers channel their fund to Palestinians - Hishammuddin
Hishammuddin in announcing the start of a larger campaign to assist Palestinians in Gaza said the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine (AAKRP) will now be opened to more bodies.
Tue Jun 01 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Only 10 per cent of managers, supervisors can work in office, Trump ex-fundraiser pleads guilty in 1MDB case
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Trump ex-fundraiser Elliot Broidy pleads guilty in 1MDB foreign lobbying case
Broidy faces a maximum prison sentence of five years and agreed to forfeit $6.6 million.
Wed Oct 21 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Five Pejuang lawmakers file motion of no-confidence against PM, Trump ex-fundraiser charged with illicit 1MDB
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Trump ex-fundraiser to plead guilty in 1MDB foreign lobbying case
Elliot Broidy is charged for illegally lobbying Trump to drop an investigation into a massive Malaysian embezzlement scandal.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Thousands arrested for 'virus-related crimes' in China
Some have also been accused of embezzling money collected from fundraisers to help COVID-19 patients, selling defective medical equipment.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Trump raises US$20 million at his first virtual fundraiser
President Donald Trump raised $20 million for his re-election during his first virtual fundraiser on Tuesday, raking in 300,000 donations from across the country.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Jerry Lewis, king of low-brow comedy and charity fundraiser, dies at 91
Jerry Lewis, the high prince of low-brow comedy on stage and in movies as well as a fund-raising powerhouse with his annual Labor Day telethon, died on Sunday of "natural causes" at the age of 91.
Sun Aug 20 2017
DAP invites Najib to dinner tonight
A spot has been reserved by DAP at its fundraiser event tonight for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in order to offer him an insight to the party's ways of raising money.
Tue Aug 11 2015
Muslim charities raise nearly $45,000 to rebuild burned-down black churches
Three Muslim charities have launched a "Respond with Love" crowdfunding campaign to rebuild damaged black churches. They have raised nearly $45,000 since starting the fundraiser last week.
Sat Jul 11 2015
Indonesia detains alleged fundraiser of Myanmar embassy plot
Both the embassy plot and temple bombing highlighted growing anger in Muslim-majority Indonesia at the plight of the persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar.
Mon Aug 12 2013
Facebook boss to host political fundraiser for Christie
Facebook on Thursday confirmed that co-founder and billionaire Mark Zuckerberg will make a foray into politics next month by hosting a fundraiser for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
Thu Jan 24 2013
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
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