At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea - ABC
A report by local newspaper the Post-Courier said the violence was connected to a battle between two tribes.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Cambodia's Hun Sen orders shutdown of independent local news outlet
Hun Sen ordered the shutdown of one of Myanmar's last independent local news, saying it had attacked him and his son and hurt the country.
Mon Feb 13 2023
PM Anwar's upcoming visit to Bangkok a boost for peace talks in Southern Thailand
PM Anwar's maiden visit to Thailand next month has raised hopes that he can help forge peace in Southern Thailand, local news reported.
Mon Jan 30 2023
CDM refutes claim Muhammad Ziyad late by 28 minutes
Megat Shahriman says the allegation reported in a local newspaper last Friday which quoted sources from the national contingent was inaccurate.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Google, Facebook pledged millions for local news. Was it enough?
Thousands of media outlets received financial and other support for everything from fact checking and reporting to training.
Fri Jun 11 2021
KDN seeks Malaysiakini, China Press' clarification on 'rape joke' issue
KDN takes seriously the inaccurate media reports published by the local news portal and newspaper regarding the statement made by Deputy IGP Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani yesterday.
Tue Apr 27 2021
MetMalaysia says many factors behind thunderstorms
In response to a report in a local newspaper today, MetMalaysia said that it is inaccurate to say that climate change alone is responsible for the recent thunderstorms in the west coast.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Elderly man cheated of RM70,000 in lottery numbers prediction scam
The number predicted by the suspects was said to have won the first place prize worth RM1 million after checking a local newspaper.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Police deny man compounded for not wearing face mask in front of house
Police have denied that a senior citizen was issued a RM1,000 compound for not wearing a face mask in front of his house as reported by a local newspaper today.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Spread of liberalism: Zulkifli denies lack of action from religious authorities
Dr Zulkifli has denied allegations that religious authorities in the states have not taken any action on the spread of liberalism on social media, as reported by a local newspaper today.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Explosion rocks New York commuter hub, one suspect in custody
Local news channel WABC cited police sources as saying a possible pipe bomb detonated in a passageway below ground at Port Authority.
Mon Dec 11 2017
Amtrak train derails in Washington state, injuring several passengers
Images of the wreck posted by local news media showed the engine lying on its side a short distance from the shore of Puget Sound near the Chambers Bay Marina.
Mon Jul 03 2017
#ICYMI Editor's Picks (Nov 7-13, 2016)
In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning Nov 7 to Nov 13, 2016.
Mon Nov 14 2016
How not to respond to John Oliver's ode to newspaper journalism
John Oliver's 19-minute riff about what's become of local newspapers made me laugh. Parts of it also made me want to cry.
Tue Aug 09 2016
Malaysian Embassy in Indonesia regrets inaccurate report on Mukhriz Mahathir's resignation
Apparently local newspapers in Indonesia had reported the event as if Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir was sacked by Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Sun Feb 07 2016
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024