Taylor Swift's Harris endorsement draws 9 million 'likes'
Donald Trump dismisses Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, saying he "was not a Taylor fan".
Thu Sep 12 2024
Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals at Paris Olympics
Athletes do not have to be among the top echelons of fame to gain traction online, says Kate Johnson.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Tamil actor Vijay's "Leo" trailer sets new record, surpasses one million likes in just 21 minutes on YouTube
"Leo" is set to hit theatres worldwide on October 19, promising audiences an action-packed cinematic experience.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Messi's World Cup victory photo on Instagram sets record for athlete's posts
Messi's post, titled "CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!," got over 49.8 million likes on the social media platform since it was posted.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Myanmar military threatens jail for online 'likes' for opponents
Myanmar junta threatens with jail terms of up to 10 years just for liking or sharing its content on social media.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Police to investigate viral video of foreigners supporting politicians who insulted Prophet Muhammad
The one-minute-18-second video got 16,000 views, 52 likes and 302 comments and was also detected on other social media apps, Abd Jalil said.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Musk polls followers on converting Twitter HQ to homeless shelter; Bezos likes idea
Two of the world's richest people are pitching in ideas to tackle the issue of homelessness.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Nga Gu chips, Kuih Loyang, must-have snacks for CNY
The round shape means togetherness and the Chinese community likes round-shape objects as it is associated with good signs and fortune.
Mon Jan 31 2022
An end to likes in 2022
On almost all social networks, the little "Like" has served as fuel for the ego-nomics of the web.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Australia raises possibility of more legislation on tech giants with new inquiry
Australia has led global efforts to rein in the powers of the likes of Alphabet and Facebook.
Wed Dec 01 2021
These extensions can help stop you being tracked online by Google, Facebook and the likes
Google, Facebook and the majority of online sites and services put small scripts online that "track" internet users.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Ronaldo backs Man Utd to adapt and overcome slow start
United brought in the likes of Ronaldo, forward Jadon Sancho and centre back Raphael Varane in the close season.
Sat Oct 23 2021
Kanye West asks court to legally change his name to Ye
He has said in interviews that, along with being a shortening of his first name he likes, that its a word used throughout the Bible.
Wed Aug 25 2021
The cleanfluencers are cleaning up on social networks
It's a formula for success, and it's generating millions of likes on Instagram and TikTok.
Sat Aug 07 2021
Sony's PS5 outstrips predecessor with 10 million units sold since Nov launch
Boosted by exclusive games likes Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which has sold more than 6.5 million copies, PS5 sales have outstripped the PS4.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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