ASEAN must play key role in resolving Myanmar crisis, Thai PM says
Thailand will work with Malaysia, next year's ASEAN chair, to use diplomatic means to resolve the conflict, says Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Mon Oct 07 2024
The elephant in the expo centre: Who's hosting COP29?
There's an unprecedented deadlock at this year's COP28 UN climate summit over who will host next year's event.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Biden 'not sure' he would seek re-election if Trump was not running
Joe Biden, seeking a second four-year term in next year's election, said he would not drop out of the race.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Indonesia's Prabowo registers in three-way 2024 presidential race
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, the president's son, registered on Wednesday for next year's presidential election.
Wed Oct 25 2023
BN, PH yet to discuss pact for next year's state polls - Mohamad
BN has yet to hold talks on collaborating with PH in the six state elections next year, said BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Thu Dec 15 2022
PH to pay extra attention to 'danger seats' in Penang state polls - Chow
PH will go all out in six of seven Penang state seats that it may have problems retaining in next year's state election, State PH chairman Chow Kon Yeow said.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Choose BN to ensure Budget 2023 is implemented - PM Ismail Sabri
All allocations for implementing the initiatives and assistance announced in next year's budget are ready to be utilised, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Will Smith's first movie since Oscars slap to be released in December
A historical thriller called "Emancipation," will debut in cinemas in December, a move that makes the film eligible for next year's Oscars.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Government focuses on four key areas in 2023 Budget
The government will enhance its four key areas - governance, public service delivery, disaster risk management and strengthening the resilience of public health - in next year's budget.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Australia leaves door open for Djokovic to play at next year's Open
Morrison defended his handling of the situation, and differentiated Djokovic's case from vaccine sceptics within his own government.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Tennis - Djokovic on Australian Open entry list, no Serena Williams
World number one Novak Djokovic was named on the official entry list for next year's Australian Open.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Philippine President Duterte says he is retiring from politics
Duterte said he was retiring from politics, as he declined to enter the vice presidential race for next year's election.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Support for Dutertes declines in Philippines election survey
The daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte remains the most popular prospect for next year's presidential election.
Wed Sep 29 2021
No decision yet on next year's haj - TH
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) said today it had yet to receive any official information related to next year's haj pilgrimage from the Saudi Arabian authorities.
Tue Dec 29 2020
New director picked for 'restrained' Tokyo Olympic ceremonies
New creative director to redesign "simpler and more restrained" opening and closing ceremonies for next year's Games.
Wed Dec 23 2020
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