Are they for real? South Korean girl band offers glimpse into metaverse
MAVE live in the metaverse, their songs, dances, interviews and even their hairstyles created by web designers and artificial intelligence.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Blackpink is the K-pop girl band breaking one record after another
The four members of the girl band have just reached the top of several music charts with their latest album, "Born Pink."
Tue Sep 27 2022
British girl band Little Mix gets wax figures at London's Madame Tussauds
The wax museum is unveiling the chart-topping group's replicas to mark their 10-year anniversary.
Thu Jul 29 2021
K-Pop band sent home from LA airport lacked work visa: report
The US agents denied the young women entry because they lacked the required P1 performance visa.
Sun Dec 13 2015
Chasing the K-pop dream
AFP takes a closer look into the regimented daily lives of girl band "Billion", struggling for a break in the highly competitive K-pop market.
Sun Aug 03 2014
A TLC biopic is in the works
MTV-owned music channel VH1 is to start work next month on a biopic about R&B girl band TLC.
Sat Feb 23 2013
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