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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
National Wages Consultative Council will be strengthened
The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Hamas leader Sinwar killed by Israeli troops in Gaza, Netanyahu says war will go on
Western leaders said Yahya Sinwar's death offered an opportunity for the war to end, but Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said it would go on.
Fri Oct 18 2024
China starts new round of war games near Taiwan, offers no end date
The drill serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces, says Chinese military.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Hurricane Milton leaves at least 10 dead, millions without power in Florida
Snapped concrete electric poles and overturned trucks in ditches offered evidence of the twisters' power.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Iran confrontation offers Israel's Netanyahu path to erase Oct 7 stigma, at least at home
Benjamin Netanyahu has led a chorus of statements by Israeli officials in recent days that sought to prepare the population for more war.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Soccer team offers deprived youngsters in Hungary new chance in life
Oltalom offers free sports programs to the poor, homeless, youth from institutions, and young refugees, promoting inclusion and support.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Pope asks for liberation of Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Pope Francis urged for Aung San Suu Kyi's release and offered the Vatican as a safe haven for Myanmar's detained former leader.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Boeing increases pay offer amid union strike entering second week
Boeing announced its plan to resolve the ongoing strike by its largest union with a revised offer.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Gaza teacher offers ray of hope with classroom in rubble
Israa Abu Mustafa refuses to let death and destruction deprive traumatised children of an education.
Sat Sep 07 2024
71,290 STPM holders offered places in public universities
MOHE said this number represents 77 per cent of the total 105,424 applications received through the system.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Nuren Group achieves listing status, a milestone under MDV’s Venture Debt Programme
The IPO offering was oversubscribed by AUD 100,000, with total funds raised amounting to AUD 700,000.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Man, 50 others go on trial in France for rape of drugged wife
Dominique Pelicot offered sex with his wife on a website, and filmed the abuse, the prosecutor's office said
Thu Sep 05 2024
National Day: Restaurant owner offers cassava-based dishes for free to customers for a week
Malaysians are resorting to various ways to express their patriotism ahead of the 67th Independence Day celebration tomorrow.
Fri Aug 30 2024
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