23 killed, 65 injured in Israeli airstrikes on S. Lebanon
At least 23 people were killed and 65 others injured on Saturday in Israeli airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, reported Xinhua, citing Lebanese military sources.
Sat Sep 28 2024
FA Cup final: Bukit Jalil LRT station to operate until 1 am on Sunday
The match is scheduled to take place at 9 pm on Saturday at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium here.
Thu Aug 22 2024
King's installation ceremony: Public advised not to panic over sounds of cannon fire
On the actual day of the installation ceremony on Saturday, also at exactly 8.30 am, a 21-gun salute will be fired using the cannons.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Trump shot in right ear at rally, source says shooter dead
Donald Trump was shot in the right ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, sparking panic in the crowd
Sun Jul 14 2024
Australian police say Sydney knife attacker may have targeted women
In the attack on Saturday, five of the six people killed and the majority of the 12 injured were women.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel with hundreds of drones, missiles
Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli territory
Sun Apr 14 2024
India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says
The captured pirates are due to arrive in India on Saturday and will be handed over to the law enforcement agencies, the official said.
Wed Mar 20 2024
China, Taiwan opposition warn of threat to peace from ruling party candidate
Taiwan will hold a pivotal presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday, which is being closely watched internationally.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election
Taiwan holds presidential, parliamentary elections on Saturday.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Verdicts in big Vatican corruption trial due on Saturday
The trial has sat for 85 sessions, revolves mostly around the complicated purchase of a luxury building in London by Secretariat of State.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Raja Permaisuri Agong visits General Women's Union in Abu Dhabi
Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah visited the headquarters of the General Women's Union (GWU) in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, reported Emirates News Agency (WAM).
Sun Dec 03 2023
Two-day toll-free travel for Deepavali
The government has decided to exempt highway users from toll charges on Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Pakistan court forbids arrest of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif on his return
Nawaz Sharif is expected return home on Saturday from four years in self-imposed exile, his lawyer said.
Thu Oct 19 2023
LEKAS Highway closed temporarily on Saturday for RHB LEKAS Highway Ride 2023
LEKAS said the road closure would start from the Kajang Selatan interchange to the Paroi junction.
Tue Oct 17 2023
How the Hamas attack on Israel unfolded
The attack was launched at dawn on Saturday during the Jewish high holiday of Simchat Torah.
Sat Oct 07 2023
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