'God save the Tsar!': Putin receives first wishes for 72nd birthday
The greeting came from ultra-nationalist Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin on his Telegram messaging channel minutes after midnight.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Nenggiri by-election: Two weeks of intense campaign ends at midnight
Voters will choose their representative tomorrow in the Nenggiri state by-election.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Berliners celebrate cannabis legalisation with midnight smoke-in at Brandenburg Gate
Cultivating up to three plants for private consumption and owning up to 25 grams of cannabis is now legal in Germany, starting April 1.
Mon Apr 01 2024
US Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline
US congressional leaders have come to an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown slated for midnight on Friday, lawmakers said Wednesday.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Taylor Swift makes Grammy history with fourth album of year win
Taylor Swift won the honor for pop album "Midnights" at a ceremony dominated by female musicians.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Taylor Swift wins 13th Grammy, announces new album
Her new album 'The Tortured Poet's Department' will be out on April 19.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Free ferry, feeder bus rides for Thaipusam in Penang
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the free rides would be available from midnight on Jan 24 and until 2 am on Jan 26.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in one of war's deadliest nights, Gaza officials say
Strikes that began hours before midnight persisted into Christmas Day on Monday.
Mon Dec 25 2023
Three Indian cities among world's 10 most polluted after Diwali
A thick layer of smog had begun to circulate in New Delhi from Sunday night, sending its AQI to an alarming 680 a little after midnight.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Women, children among 29 killed as artillery hits Myanmar refugee camp - media, sources
The shelling took place close to midnight, when artillery hit the refugee camp from a base in the border town of Laiza.
Tue Oct 10 2023
State polls: Parties must avoid rallies, gatherings to celebrate victories in state elections - IGP
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police would be ready and on alert during Op Kawal Mesra which starts at 12 midnight today.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines
Studios now face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years, forcing them to halt many productions across the United States and abroad.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Hollywood studios race to avoid actors' strike at midnight
A-list stars including Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep have said they are ready to walk off the job.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Nine family members shot dead over marriage dispute in Pakistan
The son-in-law of the slain family, with two other people barged into their home around midnight and killed all nine in the family.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Rights group sues over Biden rule curbing asylum at U.S.-Mexico border
The strict new asylum regulation is a key part of Biden's strategy to address a possible rise in illegal immigration as COVID-19 restrictions, known as Title 42, ended at midnight on Thursday.
Fri May 12 2023
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