Elton John condemns rapper DaBaby for comments 'fuelling' HIV stigma
John condemned DaBaby's comments made at a concert about people living with HIV, saying such statements fuel "stigma and discrimination".
Fri Jul 30 2021
Google to revamp policies, hire staff after UK ad scandal
Google vowed to police its websites better by ramping up staff numbers and overhauling its policies after some companies deserted it for failing to keep their adverts off hate-filled videos.
Tue Mar 21 2017
NHL: Blackhawks' Shaw suspended one game for gay slur
From the penalty box, Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw used a homophobic slur in a rant directed at game officials.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Netizens brush off #HomophobicMalaya campaign
An anti-gay social media campaign received lukewarm response on Twitter, with many calling it as ridiculous.
Sun Nov 23 2014
Managers' association sorry for Mackay statement
The LMA spoke on behalf of Malky Mackay after he and Iain Moody were alleged to have shared racist, sexist and homophobic texts when they worked together at Cardiff.
Fri Aug 22 2014
Aiyo... Wat Lah?! Awards 2013 'honour' the sexist, homophobic
Statements and actions by public figures and institutions which grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons were given a due recognition today at the "Aiyoh...Wat Lah?! Awards 2013".
Sun May 26 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