US and China wage war beneath the waves - over internet cables
It started out as strictly business: a huge private contract for one of the worlds most advanced undersea fiber-optic cables.
Fri Mar 24 2023
New Mexico slams 'Rust' movie firm for 'willful' safety failure
An investigation by the state's worker safety agency found that the production firm knew firearm safety procedures were not being followed.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Malaysian pension fund launches $600 million fund managed by BlackRock, HarbourVest, Partners Group
EPF said the investment period was from 2021 to 2025 while the fund term will run from 2021 to 2031, subject to extension with its consent.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Malaysia's Petronas starts production in Oman's Ghazeer gas field
With Ghazeer, production capacity from Block 61 is expected to rise to 1.5 billion cubic feet per day with more than 65,000 barrels per day.
Mon Oct 12 2020
Bitcoin hits bigger stage as exchange giant CME launches futures
The world's largest derivatives exchange operator began trading bitcoin futures on Sunday.
Mon Dec 18 2017
In Japan, robot dog detects foot odor
Worried about having stinky feet? A robot dog named Hana-chan can sniff them and make the call.
Wed Sep 27 2017
Beatles' company wins lawsuit over Shea Stadium concert rights
Apple Corps, the company founded by members of The Beatles won the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking the rights to the master tapes of the band's celebrated 1965 concert at New York's Shea Stadium.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Gawker settles with ex-pro wrestler Hulk Hogan for US$31 million
Shuttered irreverent news website Gawker Media LLC has reached a US$31 million cash settlement with Hulk Hogan over a leaked sex tape.
Thu Nov 03 2016
MAHB bags RM23.58 million project in Qatar
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) unit, Malaysia Airports Consultancy Services Middle East LLC, has secured a RM23.58 million contract at the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) in Qatar.
Tue Apr 28 2015
BIMB Holdings gets the go-ahead to start talks with Lembaga Tabung Haji
BIMB Holdings received Bank Negara's approval to start talk with Lembaga Tabung Haji over acquisition of the latter's stake in Bank Islam.
Tue Jun 11 2013
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