Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations
Authorities said Karen Celebertti and her son and husband played a role in organizing the anti-government protests.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organiser accused of sexual harassment
Women say all 30 finalists for Miss Universe Indonesia were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Miss Universe Indonesia contestants complain of sexual harassment
The Indonesian contestants said the organisers asked five of them to strip to their underwear for physical examinations.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel crowned new Miss Universe
R'Bonney Gabriel won the beauty pageant, surpassing contestants from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, who won second and third.
Sun Jan 15 2023
Thai businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 million
A Thai celebrity media tycoon and transgender rights advocate has bought the Miss Universe Organisation for $20 million.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Israel will host Miss Universe contest as scheduled despite Omicron, minister says
Yoel said participants in the contest, to be held in the Red Sea resort of Eilat, will be granted waivers from the curbs.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Bangkok slum gets Michelin-starred meals from Thai beauty queen
Miss Universe Thailand hands out lunch boxes prepared by Michelin-starred chefs, a project to help some of the worst COVID-hit communities.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Andrea Meza of Mexico is crowned Miss Universe in 69th Miss Universe competition that was delayed over a year by pandemic
Meza, a software engineering graduate, beat out 73 other delegates.
Mon May 17 2021
The trailblazing Vietnamese beauty queen pushing girls to stay in school
H'Hen poured all of her Miss Universe prize money into scholarship programmes for schoolchildren.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Mom's Dream, Now For Shweta To Become Queen
KL-born Shweta Sekhon is brimming with confidence to do well as she represents Malaysia in the upcoming 68th Miss Universe Pageant.
Sun Mar 31 2019
Deborah Henry: A Queen of Hearts, Offers Salve in Refugee Plight
From a beauty queen to a champion for education, AWANI Review’s Syed Farradino Omar talks to Fugee School co-founder, Deborah Henry on In Person.
Thu Mar 01 2018
Miss Universe producer sues Czech maker of winners' crowns
Miss Universe trademarks are "famous and distinctive," and DIC's use of them deceived the public and caused "substantial and irreparable harm" to the pageant, IMG said.
Wed May 17 2017
Miss France wins Miss Universe 2016
Miss France, Iris Mittenaere, wins the Miss Universe 2016 title.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Miss France wins Miss Universe crown
Iris Mittenaere, who is pursuing a degree in dental surgery, won the 65th edition of the annual competition hosted for the third time by the Philippines.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Miss Universe contestants speak of good will in Manila
86 women from all over the world gathered in Manila to compete in the Miss Universe contest that will culminate in a coronation on Monday (January 30).
Mon Jan 30 2017
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024