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
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
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
'I think I'd make them a co-winner' - Donald Trump on Miss Universe mix-up
The Republican presidential candidate and former owner of the Miss Universe pageant, Donald Trump expressed his reaction and solutions to Sundays major Miss Universe mix-up.
Tue Dec 22 2015
Miss Indonesia wins best national costume with Borobudur-inspired dress
Miss Indonesia Elvira Devinamira beat four other contestants to clinch the Best National Costume title at the 63rd Annual Miss Universe pageant.
Tue Jan 27 2015
Australia, Philippines, US among Miss Universe finalists
Beauties from Australia, India, Jamaica, the Philippines and the United States were among the 15 finalists selected Sunday in the Miss Universe pageant under way in Florida.
Mon Jan 26 2015
Miss Universe 2014: The Goddess of Kenyalang is set to dazzle
Miss Malaysia Universe 2014 Sabrina Beneett will showcase exquisitely stunning and intricately crafted gowns from local designers Adila Long and Fiziwo to the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant
Thu Jan 22 2015
Miss Malaysia to wear songket during pageant
Miss Malaysia Carey Ng will be wearing a Terengganu 'songket' during the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant in Moscow, Russia next month.
Thu Oct 17 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