[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases back up to 16,117 in M'sia, Tokyo Olympic host calls for more COVID-beds
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Australia creates photo ID database to help track terror suspects
The move is fanning privacy concerns among rights groups.
Thu Oct 05 2017
Australia thwarts "Islamic-inspired" plane attack plot
"In recent days, law enforcement has become aware of information that suggested some people in Sydney were planning to commit a terrorist act using an improvised device."
Sun Jul 30 2017
Australian counter-terrorism police conduct raids across Sydney suburbs
Australian counter-terrorism police were conducting raids late on Saturday across several Sydney suburbs aimed at disrupting plans for "terrorist attacks".
Sat Jul 29 2017
Saudis apologise over minute's silence snub for London victims
"The players did not intend any disrespect to the memories of the victims or to cause upset to their families, friends or any individual affected by the atrocity," it added.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Australian PM says Melbourne siege 'a terrorist attack'
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday police were treating a deadly siege in the southern city of Melbourne as an "act of terrorism".
Tue Jun 06 2017
'Australia first' fortifies position of country's prime minister
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has recorded a rise in voter support just days after tightening rules for foreigners seeking work and citizenship under an "Australia first" policy.
Mon Apr 24 2017
Australia toughens foreign worker visas, says Australian jobs for Australians
Australia will abolish a temporary work visa popular with foreigners and replace it with a new programme requiring better English-language and job skills, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said.
Tue Apr 18 2017
Australia to increase security in wake of attack near British parliament
Turnbull, who will welcome Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at parliament in Canberra later in the day, said the London attack reinforced the imminent threat faced by Australia.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Australian PM says Trump wasting his time criticising media
U.S. President Donald Trump was wasting his time deriding the media over their coverage of his administration, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Friday.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Alibaba Group expands presence in Australia, New Zealand
Jack Ma says he hoped the e-commerce giant would help Australian and New Zealand businesses "share their world-famous products with billions of customers around the world."
Sat Feb 04 2017
Aussie dual nationals exempt from us immigration ban: PM
There were fears that dual national Australians who hold a passport from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen would be turned around at the US borders.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Australia arrests seven people suspected of plotting Christmas Day bombing
Six men and a woman, all in their twenties, were arrested in dawn raids across Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, Victoria state police said in a statement.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Malaysia, Australia discuss irregular migrants
During the meeting, Australia sought the cooperation of Malaysia to curb the refugees issue which was affecting that country following the influx of irregular migrants.
Sun Nov 20 2016
Turnbull sworn in as Australia's PM
The multi-millionaire former banker's Liberal/National coalition clung to power in closely-fought July 2 polls, with the party holding 76 seats.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024