Two senior police officers charged with accepting RM1 million bribe to help close case involving purchase firearms by Israeli
The duo were accused of taking RM1 million in cash from Khoo Zixian, as an inducement to help close a criminal investigation against him.
Tue May 28 2024
Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears
Record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defenses against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Kenyan families weep for starvation cult victims as first bodies released
More than 400 bodies exhumed so far, of followers whose doomsday cult leader induced them to starve themselves.
Wed Mar 27 2024
New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle 'hazardous' smog
Depending on legal approval and weather conditions, authorities would try to induce rain from around Nov. 20.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Can we afford to lose any more languages?
The very regions richest in languages are the ones most at risk of climate-induced language loss.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Belantik assemblyman Mohd Isa Shafie in critical condition at HSAH
Datuk Mohd Isa Shafie's health has deteriorated and doctors have put him in induced coma, according to his son.
Thu May 04 2023
Over 32,000 evacuated in five states as floods worsen
By 6 pm today, a total of 32,543 people had been evacuated to relief centres in five states as rain-induced floods continued to wreak havoc.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Bangladeshi man fined RM3,000 over RM50 bribe to policeman
Khan Obaydul offered the bribe as an inducement to not take action against him for not wearing a crash helmet while riding a motorcycle.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Ex-Pos Malaysia officer charged with accepting RM248,000 as bribes
A former Pos Malaysia officer appeared before the Ayer Keroh Session's Court to face 26 charges of accepting bribes totalling RM248,000 as an inducement to expedite payment to a logistics company.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Pakistan floods cost at least $10 billion, planning minister says
The climate change minister has called the situation a "climate-induced humanitarian disaster of epic proportions."
Tue Aug 30 2022
Paraguay ex-president Lugo to undergo surgery for brain hemorrhage
Lugo will undergo surgery to contain a hemorrhage caused by stroke which forced him to be put into a medically induced coma.
Thu Aug 11 2022
MACC remands ex-CEO, two others for suspected bribery involving RM24 mln
A source said they are suspected of receiving bribes of more than RM24 million as an inducement to approve loan applications.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Cop claims trial to bribery charges
Saharulzaman was charged with two counts of soliciting bribes from a man as an inducement not to take action against him.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Police corporal charged with accepting RM16,000 to help close case
Azrol Khalil was charged with corruptly accepting the money from a 50-year-old man as an inducement for him to close a case.
Fri May 27 2022
Rubber wholesaler fined RM250,000 for bribing MACC officer
Th'ng was charged with offering bribes to an MACC officer as an inducement not to take action against him for electricity theft.
Thu May 19 2022
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