Olympics - Refugee team at Games raises awareness about displacement, UN refugee chief says
The team of refugees are taking part in 12 different sports including athletics, badminton and boxing at the Olympics Games.
Mon Jul 29 2024
You Need to Calm Down: Why the Taylor Swift economy isn't real
Taylor Swift's Europe tour is causing a buzz, with experts predicting an economic boost as fans flock to her sold-out shows.
Sat Jun 29 2024
Excitement, greatness return as a "special" Tokyo 2020 reaches midway
the Tokyo Olympics Games has gathered the best athletes around the world, among them returning Olympians, whose passions for the Games have never been damped down by ages.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Azreen Nabila bent on further improving personal best
Azreen Nabila said she would use the experience and lessons gained from competing at the Olympics Games to improve her performance.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Dry ice, containers and overworked doctors: The hurdles for Japan's vaccine roll-out
Japan will need to deliver about 870,000 injections a day to inoculate half its population prior to the Olympics Games.
Wed Jan 27 2021
DRB-Hicom sponsors Paralympics 2016 medallists for Umrah
The four Malaysian medal winners at the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today left for Makkah to perform Umrah on full sponsorship by conglomerate, DRB-Hicom Bhd.
Mon Dec 26 2016
Pandelela, Nur Dhabitah receive four year sponsorship from Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) today announced a four-year sponsorship for Olympic divers, Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri.
Tue Dec 20 2016
BAM keeps mum on reshuffle of coaching staff
The matter will only be announced during the BAM incentives ceremony for Rio Olympics Games medalists on Saturday.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Rio 2016: Azizulhasni Awang clinches bronze in keirin final
National elite rider, Azizulhasni Awang finally hands Malaysia a bronze medal in the keirin event at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games on Tuesday.
Wed Aug 17 2016
Count on Lee Chong Wei for Rio gold, says Morten Frost
Malaysian badminton is on the rebound at the Rio Olympics Games and Datuk Lee Chong Wei is expected to provide the "icing on the cake".
Tue Aug 16 2016
Anti-Uber taxi protest creates chaos in Rio
Hundreds of taxis blocked main roads in Rio de Janeiro on Friday in a protest against Uber.
Sat Apr 02 2016
Olympics: Games will repay debt we owe the world - Abe
Tokyo will repay the world the debt they owe them for their help after the devastating tsunami in 2011 when the city hosts the 2020 Olympic.
Sat Sep 07 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