A decade of Jokowi: Indonesia's democracy icon leaves illiberal legacy, critics say
Jokowi leaves office facing accusations he has tried to change laws to benefit his family, and co-opt state bodies to control his opponents.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Tennis - 'King of Clay' Nadal to end stellar career after injury-hit spell
Rafa Nadal will call time on his illustrious but injury-plagued career after next month's Davis Cup Finals.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Female driver in Dungun fatal crash remanded for four days
The woman involved in a crash that killed three UiTM Dungun students, is believed to suffer from mental illness.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Donald Trump says there are 'a lot of bad genes' among migrants in the US
Donald Trump also addresses murders that are allegedly committed by immigrants living illegally in the United States.
Tue Oct 08 2024
UK to consider 'historic' bill to legalise assisted dying
The practice is currently illegal in England and Wales and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Najib's conduct clearly demonstrates vested interest in 1MDB - Prosecution
DPP said it is prosecution's duty to prove Najib's involvement and personal interest in 1MDB to obtain illicit gains from abuse of power.
Wed Oct 02 2024
South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system
South Korea will use 10 trillion won in health insurance funds over three years to raise fees doctors receive for treating severe illnesses.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan, already sentenced to death, faces trial on new charges
Truong My Lan is facing charges of obtaining property by fraud, money laundering and illegal cross-border money transfers.
Thu Sep 19 2024
KLIA immigration officers now banned from using mobile phones while on duty - Azam Baki
This prevents 'counter setting' syndicates from allowing foreign nationals to enter Malaysia through 'special counter lanes'.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Trump says he had 'every right' to interfere in 2020 election
Donald Trump faced a revised federal indictment last month accusing him of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar
The authorities this year have issued warnings about heat-related illnesses as the temperatures soared to 40 Celsius in several cities.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Philippines says China is 'biggest disruptor' of peace in the region
The Philippines' Defence Minister urges partner nations to call out China's "illegal actions" in the South China Sea.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Eight arrested for operating illegal agency offering immigration services online
Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the syndicate was helping Chinese, Taiwanese, and Thai nationals extend their stay in the country.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Nasi kandar chain shells out RM221K in settlement for illicit Astro broadcasts
Thaqwa (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd faces a lawsuit for breaching subscription agreements on unauthorised use of smart cards, decoder boxes and more.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end
The flame - which is not a flame but an illusion of fire created with lights - has become a fixture of the Paris Olympics.
Fri Aug 09 2024
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