Soccer: Qatar's moment of truth has come
The moment of truth for Qatar's ability to organise the World Cup after years of failed overtures and criticism over labour rights has come.
Sat Nov 19 2022
G25 Statement on Labour Rights and Foreign Workers
G25 agrees with the envoys of the United Kingdom and the United States that Malaysia must show a real commitment with real actions.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Thai airport workers seek compensation for lost lunch breaks
Almost 200 security workers who say they were denied breaks to eat or use the bathroom are filing a complaint against their employer.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Seoul's angels: South Korea food delivery giants rev up rider race amid coronavirus boom
Surging coronavirus-era consumer demand has stoked orders, supported meal pricing and made the career prospect as a self-employed rider.
Wed Oct 14 2020
TPP to fuel global growth - World Bank
World Bank country manager for Malaysia Faris Hadad-Zervos said the TPP would deal with issues, including intellectual properties and labour rights that interface among its signatories.
Sat Sep 24 2016
Apple under fire for factory conditions as iPhone launched
A labour rights group marked the launch of Apple's latest iPhone Friday with a report accusing one Chinese supplier of exploiting factory workers.
Fri Sep 25 2015
US Senator urges FIFA to cancel Qatar's 2022 World Cup hosting rights
Casey also touched on corruption and the violation on labour rights especially foreign labours.
Tue Jun 24 2014
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