Elderly man killed, granddaughter injured in motorcycle-4WD crash in Baling
Police said Mohamad Norzizan Ismail died on the spot due to serious injuries, while his granddaughter suffered head and body injuries.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Missing submersible chief's wife is descendent of Titanic victims - NYT report
Wendy Rush is the great-great-granddaughter of Isidor Straus and his wife, two first-class passengers who died when the Titanic sank.
Thu Jun 22 2023
White House wedding for Biden granddaughter Naomi
It is the first part of a festive weekend for Biden, who will mark his 80th birthday on Sunday surrounded by family.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Police nab five for attempted kidnapping of nine-month-old girl
CCTV footage reveals the babysitter's granddaughter leaving the apartment compound, riding a motorcycle while holding the baby in one hand.
Thu Aug 25 2022
MeToo film movement shifts from rhetoric to action
Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough won in the newcomer's Un Certain Regard section at Cannes with her first film, "War Pony".
Sun Jun 12 2022
Al Capone's granddaughter hopes auction reveals human side of America's notorious gangster
Diane Capone said she hopes these items will reveal the human side of her grandfather instead of the ruthless violence that plagued Chicago.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Senior citizen charged with sexually assaulting two granddaughters
The 62-year-old man allegedly committed the offence on his granddaughters, aged eight and 10, at a house in a Felda settlement.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Princess Beatrice expecting baby
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi is expecting a baby, Buckingham Palace said.
Wed May 19 2021
Former Terengganu Menteri Besar's granddaughter delivers food for pocket money
The sight of a teenage girl on a bicycle, delivering food ordered by customers has caught the attention of residents in Chukai.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Boh Tea Ninety Years On The Boil Brewing For Ever More
What is it like to continue a family legacy who has been producing teas for 90 years? We speak to Caroline Russell, the granddaughter of JA Russel who founded Boh Plantations in 1929.
Thu Aug 15 2019
Sultan Abdul Halim's granddaughter pens heartfelt tribute
The granddaughter of the late Kedah Sultan, Raja Sarina Iskandar has posted a touching tribute to her grandfather, Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah who passed away earlier today.
Mon Sep 11 2017
Japan princess to wed commoner, forcing her to quit royal family
Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Japanese Emperor Akihito, will wed a former classmate, the Imperial Household said, confirming a marriage that will further deplete the royal family.
Sun Sep 03 2017
Japan princess to wed, sparking debate on shrinking royal family
Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, will wed a former college classmate, Japanese media reported.
Wed May 17 2017
Oldest woman in Malaysia, aged 121 years, dies
The oldest woman in Malaysia, Puan Ahmad, aged 121 years, died in her granddaughter's house in Kampung Bendahara, Kodiang today.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Grandma and granddaughters perished in road accident in Jeli
Wan Zubaidah Md Zain, 53, and two-year-old Putri Nur Sofea Mohamad Asriellazuan died on the spot in the mishap which occurred at 4.40 pm.
Mon Dec 26 2016
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