At least 78 killed in stampede for donations in Yemen
The stampede took place during the distribution of charitable donations by merchants in the final days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Don't worry about getting vaccine, public told
It is not a side effect but just vaccination reactions such as swelling and pain on the injection site which are normal, she said.
Sat Feb 20 2021
Jan 24 decision for Khalid Samad's liquor, gambling, massage lawsuit
The High Court here today fixed Jan 24 for decision on Shah Alam member of parliament Khalid Abdul Samad's defamation suit against Datuk Dr Hassan Mohamed Ali.
Thu Jan 19 2017
'Burmese Python' MMA fighter triumphs in homecoming bout
Myanmar's mixed martial arts star the "Burmese Python" pummelled his Egyptian opponent Friday in a homecoming debut.
Sun Mar 20 2016
Singapore bans disputed Indonesian navy ship
Singapore said it will ban from its ports and naval bases an Indonesian navy ship named after two marines who bombed an office complex in the 1960s.
Tue Feb 18 2014
Re-open teenage bride's rape case, AG says
Attorney General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail has ordered the police to re-look into the 13-year-old Kedah bride rape case, due to amounting public interest.
Mon Dec 02 2013
Married off because she was raped
The father of a 13-year-old child bride says he had married off his daughter last year because she was gang-raped by her husband and friends.
Fri Nov 29 2013
Hasan questions Selangor government's financial capability
Datuk Dr Hasan Mohamed Ali questioned the Selangor government's financial capability to take over the four water concessions.
Sat Feb 02 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