Homosexuals, bisexuals biggest HIV contributors - expert
About 65 per cent of infections now are from the homosexual and bisexual groups, while 31 per cent are from sexual relations between men and women.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Rainbow raids: Egypt launches its widest anti-gay crackdown yet
Police records show officers create false dating profiles and set up dates only to arrest the men who show up.
Fri Oct 06 2017
Hazim Ismail, is Malaysia really hostile to homosexuals and apostates?
From a legal perspective, how would one contend that homosexuals and apostates are discriminated against in Malaysia?
Fri Apr 15 2016
Philippines' Pacquiao apologises for comparing gays to animals
Eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao apologised on Tuesday for describing homosexuals as "worse than animals".
Tue Feb 16 2016
Russia's Putin calls Elton John, for real this time, offers meeting
President Vladimir Putin phoned Elton John on Thursday to say he would be ready to meet up for a chat after the British singer requested a meeting to discuss his concerns about gay rights in Russia.
Fri Sep 25 2015
Pope urges more understanding for homosexuality and divorce
Pope Francis on Thursday urged "mercy" for homosexuals, divorced people and women who have abortions.
Thu Sep 19 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