Disney delays 'Star Wars: Episode IX' after J.J. Abrams takes over
Walt Disney Co delayed the release of the ninth instalment of the "Star Wars" saga to Dec. 20, 2019 after announcing on Tuesday the return of J.J. Abrams to write and direct the movie.
Wed Sep 13 2017
Michael Jackson's final months of life to be turned into TV show
The producer will be bringing the last few months of MJ's life to the small screen in a TV adaptation of PBS host Tavis Smiley's book.
Tue Jun 21 2016
JJ Abrams looms large on the airwaves with NBC line up
JJ Abrams is swelling his multi-network presence with his "Believe" project series selected by NBC for the next fall season.
Mon May 13 2013
Lucas hails new 'Star Wars' film director Abrams
Sci-fi and action filmmaker J.J. Abrams will direct the next 'Star Wars' film, the franchise's creators and owners confirmed Saturday.
Sun Jan 27 2013
JJ Abrams buys Armstrong's biography rights
JJ Abrams has bought the rights to Juliet Macur's book proposal 'Cycle Of Lies: The Fall Of Lance Armstrong', a biography of the shamed cyclist.
Sat Jan 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