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 India knocks out competition to be crowned Miss World 2017
20-year-old Chhillar was clearly surprised with by her win, as television coverage of the event showed.
Sat Nov 18 2017
Miss Puerto Rico is crowned Miss World 2016
Miss Puerto Rico is crowned Miss World 2016
Mon Dec 19 2016
Miss Puerto Rico crowned Miss World 2016
The first runner-up was Yaritza Miguelina Reyes Ramirez of the Dominican Republic. Indonesia's Natasha Mannuela took third place.
Mon Dec 19 2016
Spanish beauty queen claims crown at Miss World pageant
Spanish model and student Mireia Lalaguna claimed the crown after winning over the contest's judges during the 65th edition of the world famous pageant in China's Sanya.
Sun Dec 20 2015
Indian jewellers pull 'racist' ad with Bollywood star, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
A top Indian jewellery company has withdrawn an advert featuring Bollywood star and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after activists slammed it as racist and for promoting child slavery.
Fri Apr 24 2015
Hero's welcome for S. Africa's first Miss World in 40 years
South Africa on Saturday welcomed back home its first Miss World winner in 40 years, Rolene Strauss, with wild cheers and ululations.
Sat Dec 20 2014
Miss World Final 2014
Miss World Final 2014
Mon Dec 15 2014
Miss South Africa crowned Miss World
Miss South Africa, 22-year-old Rolene Strauss, was crowned Miss World 2014 at the contest's glitzy final in London on Sunday, with an estimated billion viewers watching on television around the globe.
Mon Dec 15 2014
Miss World set to be crowned in London
The event has been overshadowed by the murder of Miss Honduras, 19-year-old Maria Jose Alvarado, shot dead with her sister in their homeland last month on the day she was due to travel to London.
Sun Dec 14 2014
Honduras buries slain Miss World contestant, sister
Mourners sobbed as coffins holding the remains of Maria Jose Alvarado, and her sister Sofia Trinidad Alvarado were buried.
Fri Nov 21 2014
Miss Honduras shot dead 'after fleeing sister's boyfriend'
The bodies of the beauty queen and her 23-year-old sister had been found buried along the banks of the Aguagual River in the town of Arada.
Thu Nov 20 2014
Bodies of beauty queen, sister found in Honduras
Authorities said Wednesday they have found the bodies of Miss Honduras, Maria Jose Alvarado, and her sister, both kidnapped on the eve of this week's Miss World contest in London.
Wed Nov 19 2014
Family make tearful plea for abducted Miss Honduras
The family of the reigning Miss Honduras pleaded with police to find their teenage daughter, who was abducted last week.
Tue Nov 18 2014
Celebrating Miss World 2013!
Miss Philippines, was crowned Miss World on Saturday, followed by Miss France and Miss Ghana on second and third place respectively.
Wed Oct 02 2013
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024