Battle-scarred Taiwanese islands star in Oscar nominated film
The 19 minute-long "Island in Between", tells the story of Kinmen, a small island group which hugs the Chinese coast.
Sat Feb 17 2024
Best new artist Grammy winner Victoria Monet follows big names
Victoria Monet was nominated in seven Grammy categories this year, including record of the year for her single -On My Mama.-
Mon Feb 05 2024
Women's pop culture power takes center stage at Sunday's Grammys
SZA, the female singer of revenge fantasy "Kill Bill," will head into the ceremony as the most-nominated artist with nine nominations.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Michelle Yeoh nominated as new IOC member
The International Olympic Commitee's Executive Board has proposed prominent actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh as a new IOC member for election to the Session in Mumbai, India.
Sat Sep 09 2023
Don't think about who will be the MB - Ahmad Said
No one has been nominated for the post of Menteri Besar should BN succeed in forming the next state government, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Said.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Thailand's Move Forward seek to curb Senate powers after loss in PM vote
Move Forward's Pita Limjaroenrat can run again if nominated in the next vote, which takes place on July 19, the house speaker confirmed.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Judgement day for Thailand's embattled Pita as parliament votes on PM
The 42-year-old leader of surprise election winners Move Forward was the only candidate nominated on Thursday.
Thu Jul 13 2023
'All Quiet on the Western Front' wins Oscar for best international film
The film was nominated in nine categories this year, including best picture.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Angela Bassett becomes Marvel's first actor nominated for an Oscar
Bassett is a favorite to win at the Oscars on March 12, having already secured a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice award for the role.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Germany's 'All Quiet on the Western Front' revels in nine Oscar nods
The movie is also nominated for best international feature film, adapted screenplay, cinematography, visual effects and production design.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Everything Everywhere tops Oscar nominations with 11
Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian actor nominated for best actress.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Tom Hanks nominated for three 'Razzies'
Hanks was short-listed for his roles as Presley's manager in rock 'n' roll biopic "Elvis," and Geppetto in Disney's "Pinocchio" remake.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Aaron-Wooi Yik ready to rock in Bangkok
Aaron-Wooi Yik have also been nominated in the doubles category for the Badminton World Federation Player of the Year Awards for 2022.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Noh Omar resigns as Selangor UMNO Liaison Committee chairman
Noh said the way he was not nominated felt like the party president did not value his contributions in developing Selangor UMNO.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Zainol Fadzi appreciates name in list of candidates as Perak MB
Perak PN secretary Zainol Fadzi Paharuddin expressed his appreciation that his name is among those nominated to be Perak Menteri Besar if PN is given the mandate in the GE15.
Thu Nov 17 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024