Singapore rules out bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Singapore said they have studied the feasibility of hosting the event and made the decision.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Youth and Sports Ministry said the economic impact of hosting the quadrennial Games could not be identified in the short term.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has offered Malaysia 100 million pounds ($127.33 million) in supporting funds if it decides to host.
Mon Mar 18 2024
2026 Commonwealth Games: Cabinet discussions next week on whether Malaysia ready to host
The fate of 2026 Commonwealth Games remains uncertain after Australia, originally slated to host, withdrew due to increasing hosting costs.
Wed Mar 13 2024
The elephant in the expo centre: Who's hosting COP29?
There's an unprecedented deadlock at this year's COP28 UN climate summit over who will host next year's event.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Biden hosting Ukranian President for key talks amid counteroffensive
United States (US) President Joe Biden is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for pivotal talks Thursday at the White House as Kyiv seeks additional arms to carry out its counteroffensive
Fri Sep 22 2023
A crucial G20 leaders' summit in Delhi
India is hosting its inaugural G20 leaders' summit at a time when the world's economy is facing many challenges.
Sat Sep 09 2023
Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumble
Italy's Culture Minister said he had spoken to Elon Musk about hosting a "large charitable and historically evocative event".
Sat Aug 12 2023
FIFA freezes funding to football association of Indonesia
FIFA froze funding to Indonesia's football association after stripping the country of its hosting rights for the Under 20 World Cup 2023.
Fri Apr 07 2023
'Buried dreams': Players, fans dismayed after Indonesia loses U-20 hosting rights
As hosts, Indonesia had automatically qualified for the tournament but FIFA's decision means the players will no longer get to play.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Soccer - Indonesia stripped of U-20 World Cup hosting rights - FIFA
The decision came after PSSI said it cancelled the draw as the governor of the largely Hindu island of Bali refused to host Israel's team.
Thu Mar 30 2023
KBS to seek more tax incentives from MOF for sponsors of sports events
KBS will hold discussions with the MOF to obtain more tax incentives for the corporate sector to sponsor the hosting of sports events.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Stampede near soccer stadium in Iraq's Basra kills one, dozens injured
Iraq is hosting the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time in 40 years and was due to play the final match against Oman on Thursday.
Thu Jan 19 2023
International buyers exploring halal industries in Malaysia
Malaysia is hosting one of the world's largest halal products exhibitions and buyers are exploring opportunities to import products from the Southeast Asian nation.
Wed Sep 07 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Japan seeks to organise Sri Lanka creditors' meeting on debt crisis - Sources
Tokyo is open to hosting talks among all the creditor nations aimed at lifting Colombo from its worst debt crisis since independence.
Fri Aug 26 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024