Pope wants to simplify papal funeral rites, be buried outside Vatican
Pope Francis who turns 87 today, said he would be ready to resign if his health became extremely bad.
Sun Dec 17 2023
Well-known journalist Rehman Rashid laid to rest
Earlier, his body was taken to the Masjid Jamek Ar Rahimah, Kuala Kubu Bharu from the Selayang Hospital for the final funeral rites.
Sat Jun 03 2017
Body of newborn baby found in surau compound
The note, which was hand written, requested the congregation at the surau to carry out the necessary funeral rites on the baby.
Thu Mar 09 2017
Former UMNO and BN secretary dies due to lung complications
Datuk Yaakob Mohammad, 67, died at 2.02 am at the Damansara KPJ Specialist Hospital here due to lung complications.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Ashes of two MH17 victims interred at the Nirvana Memorial Centre
The urns containing the ashes of Liew Yau Chee and his wife Lee Kiah Yeen were brought to the centre for day-long funeral rites.
Fri Oct 03 2014
MH17: Jakim sends 10 Imams to Ukraine
The delegation, headed by the Grand Imam of the Putra Mosque, would help with the funeral rites of the victims.
Fri Jul 18 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