Indonesia shelves plan to revise election law as protests rage
Protesters in the capital clashed with tear gas and water cannons, opposing legislation they claim weakens rivals of the outgoing president.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance
PwC Malaysia tax partner Jennifer Chang said the exemption would encourage more unit trusts to be set up in the capital market.
Wed Jan 17 2024
PADU : Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined - Experts
The unmarried professionals residing in the capital city with a gross monthly income of more than RM5,000, categorised as the M40, are often left out from receiving government assistance because they
Thu Jan 04 2024
Haitian gangs run schools, clinics as government absent - UN report
Gangs have consolidated, coalescing in the capital around the G9 and G-Pep alliances, while fighting escalates in key northern farmlands.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Vietnam records almost 100,000 dengue cases
The infection number in the capital city of Hanoi has shown no sign of declining.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Malaysia strongly condemns suicide bombing in Ankara
It was reported that a suicide bomber blew himself up in front of the Security Directorate General in the capital on Sunday.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Notepad With Ibrahim Sani: Sustainability, a needed paradigm shift
Embedding a culture of sustainability and embracing future technologies in the capital market for a holistic shift towards sustainability. Full episode tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani with Tengku Zarina Tengku Chik, the Chief Executive Officer, Securities Industry Development.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Reduction in offences involving motorcyclists in KL during special op - JPJ
There has been a reduction in the rate of offences involving motorcyclists in the capital during the four days of 'Op Motosikal Khas'.
Wed Jan 25 2023
One dead, 57 injured in metro train collision in Mexico City
One person was killed and the number of people injured in a metro train collision in the capital of Mexico has gone up to 57, Mexico City's secretary of public security, Omar Garcia Harfuch, said.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack
The explosion outside the military airport in the capital Kabul had caused multiple casualties.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Flash floods in KL to be given special attention - Nga Kor Ming
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has identified 25 flash flood 'hot spots' in the capital in an effort to overcome the problem.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Iran executes protester for injuring guard with knife - Tasnim
Iran executed Mohsen Shekari who was convicted of injuring a security guard with a knife and closing off a street in the capital, Tehran.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Several roads in KL flooded following heavy rain
Several main roads in the capital were flooded following heavy rain for about an hour since 3 pm today.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Kenyan building collapses spark alarm as cities swell
The collapse in Ruaka, north west of Nairobi, was one of three buildings to fall within a week in the capital and its satellite towns.
Wed Nov 23 2022
Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake
Two powerful earthquakes struck the Solomon Islands, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls, triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.
Tue Nov 22 2022
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