Disney to close Star Wars hotel that opened in Florida last year
Walt Disney Co DIS.N will shutter its immersive Star Wars-themed luxury hotel in Orlando this September, less than two years after it opened.
Fri May 19 2023
Hot milk and grooming for camels at Saudi luxury 'hotel'
For 400 riyals the camels are trimmed, scrubbed and pampered before taking part in beauty contests, where millions of dollars are at stake.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Luxury in the clouds: Shanghai opens world's highest hotel
The world's highest luxury hotel boasts of a restaurant on the 120th floor and 24-hour personal butler service.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Four civil servants among 32 people detained at wild party
A total of 32 individuals, including four civil servants, were detained after they were suspected of being involved in a wild party held at a luxury hotel in Jalan Pinang, here, early this morning.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Car bombing at hotel in southwest Pakistan kills 4, wounds 11
An explosion at a luxury hotel killed three people and wounded 11 in southwest Pakistan on Wednesday.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Nine, including four teenage girls, arrested at wild party in luxury hotel
Nine individuals, including four teenage girls, rented a room at a luxury hotel in Machang Bubok here last night, just to have a wild birthday party.
Fri Jan 29 2021
'Gilded cage': Private pools, fancy meals in Thailand's luxury quarantine
Compulsory 14 days quarantine, two coronavirus tests, overseen by a "war room" of doctors and security guards, before enjoying the beach.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Couple detained for cheating frontliners
Police have detained a married couple suspected of being involved in a luxury hotel accommodation scam targeting frontliners in a raid at a homestay in Ampang near here on Thursday.
Mon Sep 28 2020
Trump sons, planning expansion of family business, look to leverage campaign experience
The idea is to move beyond a focus on luxury hotels in big metropolises and build boutique properties in a broader mix of cities.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Tiara Hotel Labuan receives halal certification
Tiara Hotel Labuan had strictly adhered to the procedures and policies of Jakim for six months before the award of the halal certification.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Luxury hotels to draw high-end tourists to Langkawi - Najib
Opening up luxury hotels such as The St Regis Langkawi is one way to bring in upmarket tourists, the PM says.
Sun May 29 2016
Six Russians killed in Mali hotel attack: foreign ministry
Six Russians who worked for a cargo airline were killed in the siege at a luxury hotel in Mali, the foreign ministry said Saturday.
Sat Nov 21 2015
At least 27 dead in Mali hotel seige
At least 27 people were reported dead on Friday after Malian commandos stormed a luxury hotel in the capital Bamako with at least 170 people inside.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Two dead, dozens injured in collapse at Myanmar luxury hotel building site
At least two people were killed and dozens injured when part of a luxury hotel in Myanmar collapsed.
Mon Jun 22 2015
US couple jailed over 'sadistic' Bali suitcase murder
A US man and his teenage girlfriend were given long jail terms Tuesday for the "sadistic" murder of her mother, whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase outside a luxury hotel on Indonesia's Bali.
Tue Apr 21 2015
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024