Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto the Oscar-winning Japanese composer is well known for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence".
Mon Apr 03 2023
First SMS auctions for 107,000 euros as NFT
The first SMS was a 15-character message sent to Vodafone employee Richard Jarvis wishing him "Merry Christmas".
Wed Dec 22 2021
Festive wishes allowed on products not for display in halal premises
Festive wishes are allowed on products if they are produced not to be displayed in halal-certified premises or on products with the halal logo.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Obamas send final Christmas greeting from the White House
"Merry Christmas everybody! One of the best parts of the holiday season is spending time with the special people in your life."
Sun Dec 25 2016
Plan your trip for Christmas holidays and observe traffic rules - Liow
Delivering his message in conjunction with Christmas, he wished those travelling during this holiday season a pleasant journey.
Sat Dec 24 2016
MIC president extends Christmas greetings
He said Christmas was another occasion for Malaysians to host or attend open house, the unique Malaysian style of celebrating religious festivals.
Sat Dec 24 2016
Celebrating Christmas and the New Year, Tesla style
Check out the video Tesla released to wish everybody a Merry Christmas.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Merry Christmas to all Malaysians! How now, ISMA?
Zan Azlee wishes a merry Christmas to all Malaysian. Well, he doesn't care about the ideas being spread by the likes of ISMA and PERKASA.
Thu Dec 25 2014
With New York shows, Mariah Carey thrives on Christmas
The festive wreath above the New York stage bore the insignia "MC" -- at once "Merry Christmas" and the initials of the evening's attraction, Mariah Carey.
Tue Dec 23 2014
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas
Christmas is celebrated in various ways across the world where Christians in India decorate banana or mango tree while Nicaragua celebrate with food,fireworks and dancing.
Wed Dec 25 2013
'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' director dies
The Japanese director of the acclaimed World War II prison camp drama "Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence", Nagisa Oshima died Tuesday, his son said. He was 82.
Tue Jan 15 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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