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
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
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
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
Cut funding for orphanages to stop sex abuse - J.K. Rowling's charity
London-based charity Lumos claims orphanages around the world often operate as centres for child trafficking and sexual abuse.
Tue Dec 13 2016
J.K. Rowling warns against the dangers of 'voluntourism'
The author has taken to Twitter to speak out against "voluntourism" and the well-meaning, but misled, tourists who volunteer at orphanages abroad.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Nuns in India halt adoption services because of new guidelines
Thirty orphanages in India have decided to shutter their adoption services rather than comply with a new government system that makes it easier for single and divorced people to adopt children.
Mon Oct 12 2015
Children in Nepal orphanages 'at risk of abuse'
British teacher Sarah Robinson knew something was wrong even before leaving the orphanage in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu in 2012 with her precious new daughter.
Fri Sep 05 2014
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