Paris 2024: Diver Bertrand's Olympic debut ends disappointingly
National diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises finished 25th out of 26 participants in the men's 10-metre platform preliminary round.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Sport Climbing makes its Olympic debut
Here's what you need to know of the sporting event that will compete in the Olympics for the first time and who to watch out for.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Soniia's Olympic debut ends in tatters
Soniia becomes the third representative from the national badminton camp to miss out on the quarter-finals in the Tokyo Olympics.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Olympic debutants Aaron-Wooi Yik storm into quarter-finals
National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik produced a storming performance to trounce Canada's Jason Ho-Shue-Nyl Yakura 21-15, 21-13 and qualify for the last eight in style tonight.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Tokyo 2020: No sweat for Soniia as injured Laura concedes walkover
National women's singles shuttler Soniia Cheah's Olympic debut was a muted affair after her opponent, Laura Sarosi of Hungary pulled out due to an injury today.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Tears turn to cheers as netizens hail Farah Ann despite Olympic exit
National artistic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi may have ended her Olympic debut in tears but she must surely have a big smile on her face right now - thanks to the many encouraging and positive posts.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Olympics - Surfing: Surfers ride wave of emotion to make Olympic history
Four of the world's top male surfers made history on Sunday morning as their sport made its long-awaited Olympic debut.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Cicadas make their Olympic debut in miniature art scenes
The appearance of the insects known as Brood X, has inspired Virginia photographer Oxana Ware to create small-scale art installations.
Sat May 29 2021
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