Presence of whales indicates healthy Malaysian marine ecosystem - Fisheries Dept
According to DOF, the sighting of marine mammals allowed them to document their migration patterns.
Mon Sep 16 2024
EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.
Thu Jul 11 2024
French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament
The leftist alliance unexpectedly takes the top spot ahead of the far right but no group winning a majority.
Mon Jul 08 2024
French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for
A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
EXPLAINER - What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call?
Here is what the parliamentary elections could mean for France.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Macron calls shock French elections after far-right rout
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a parliamentary election, with the first round on June 30.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 93, weds for the fifth time
Rupert Murdoch has wed retired marine biologist Elena Zhukova in California.
Mon Jun 03 2024
World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says
Marine biologists are on high alert following months of record-breaking ocean heat fuelled by climate change and El Nino climate pattern.
Fri Mar 08 2024
The female marines Japan is training for war
Although the number of Japanese female soldiers has doubled during the past decade, it is still far behind Tokyo's ally, the United States.
Sat Jan 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Sailing into security: Malaysia's maritime shield strengthened
The RMN's enhancement of its fast interceptor fleet is a decisive step towards maintaining sovereignty and securing maritime borders.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Woman claims to have been pushed off Penang Bridge during argument
Police said the woman had alleged that she was shoved by her friend, who is a senior police officer from out of state.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
Russia is one of the biggest marine product suppliers to China and is seeking to increase its market share.
Wed Sep 27 2023
French far-right leader Le Pen should stand trial for alleged misuse of EU funds - Prosecutor
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen and 23 other members of her party should stand trial over alleged misuse of EU funds, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.
Fri Sep 22 2023
In warming seas, marine heatwaves are getting worse
Global oceans are facing unprecedented marine heatwaves.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release
Neighbouring countries complained over the years about the threat to the marine environment and public health.
Tue Jul 04 2023
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