Newborn left in front of mosque with note of apology
The note indicated the child had been left due to the parents' inability to care for her and pleading for her to be taken to an orphanage.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Dozens of babies die in orphanage as Sudan war takes grim toll on Khartoum
Without enough staff to care for them, they succumbed to severe malnutrition and dehydration, the doctor said.
Mon May 29 2023
Ukraine seeks to trace thousands of 'orphans' scattered by war
With help from UN child agency UNICEF, Ukraine is still trying to reach some 26,000 children.
Mon Sep 12 2022
"They're so young": Residents of Ukrainian orphanage flee to safety
More than 200 children evacuated from an orphanage in Ukraine's conflict zone arrived in the western city of Lviv.
Sun Mar 06 2022
WWF-Malaysia partners with MERCY Malaysia to support frontliners
The donations were used to set up hand-washing kiosks in several schools and orphanages around Sabah.
Fri Mar 04 2022
Mobile library restarts in Afghan capital, delighting children
A mobile library bus chugged to a Kabul orphanage and opened its doors for the first time since the Taliban's return to power.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Kenyan elephant sanctuary tests goats' milk as healthier feed option
An elephant orphanage in Kenya is testing goat milk as a food for its small herd as a potentially healthier and cheaper form of nutrition.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Big-hearted eight-year-old boy wants to help orphans through second book sale
Krishh Haran wants to help orphanages in need and children who need money, so they can buy food, toys, books.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Up to 17 US missionaries and family kidnapped in Haiti - Media
The missionaries were traveling to Titanyen after visiting the orphanage in the Croix des Bouquets area, CNN said.
Sun Oct 17 2021
Raja, Raja Perempuan of Perlis fete old folks, orphans, media practitioners at iftar
They were mostly occupants of old folks homes and orphanages in the state.
Fri May 07 2021
Mysterious Madam W keeps 'contributing' millions to orphans even after her demise
Madam W's selfless act of charity is still benefitting the underprivileged even years after her demise.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Korban Perdana with IKHLAS ' initiative benefits 1,600 families
A total of 1,600 families from selected non-governmental organisations (NGOs), orphanages and madrasahs in the Klang Valley have benefited from 'Korban Perdana with IKHLAS'.
Sun Aug 02 2020
Two women held over suspected of orphanage donation fraud
He said their scam was exposed earlier this month after a 72-year-old businessman found the contributions he has been donating to the suspect for three orphanages since 2017 are fake.
Fri Jul 24 2020
144 notices issued to tahfiz schools, orphanages for safety negligence
Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Tan Sri Noh Omar said the issuance of the notice was the result of inspections conducted on 213 tahfiz schools and orphanages nationwide.
Sat Sep 30 2017
Orphans at Kelantan orphanage claim subjected to hunger and abuse
A visit by Astro AWANI today revealed that the residents, aged between seven and 18 and comprised of disabled and HIV-infected orphans, among others.
Thu Mar 02 2017
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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