Ukraine's Oscar winning director says he would exchange his award for no war
Mstyslav Chernov said the film shot during first days of Russia's invasion in Ukraine when trapped in Mariupol with a team of journalists.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Oscar-winning Italian actress Sophia Loren hospitalised after fall
Sophia Loren had an accidental fall in her home in Geneva and had suffered a broken hip, her spokesperson said.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto the Oscar-winning Japanese composer is well known for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence".
Mon Apr 03 2023
Malaysia will always have a special place for AR Rahman
The Oscar-winning Indian music composer is set to perform in Malaysia at the Stadium Bukit Jalil on Jan 28.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Kevin Spacey faces sexual misconduct civil trial in NY
It has been just under five years since Kevin Spacey's Oscar-winning career was upended by a slew of sexual misconduct accusations.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads guilty to forcible touching
The plea is part of an agreement with prosecutors that spares the him from any immediate jail time.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Oscar-winning actor William Hurt dead at age 71 - Deadline
William Hurt died peacefully among family of natural causes.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Cuba Gooding, rape accuser agree to set aside liability finding against actor
Gooding asks judge to set aside a finding of liability in a civil lawsuit by a woman who accused the Oscar-winning actor of raping her.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Jennifer Lawrence pregnant with first child - People magazine
Oscar-winning American actress Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant with her first child with husband Cooke Maroney.
Fri Sep 10 2021
'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dead at 77
Winston Groom's novel, -Forrest Gump- was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that became a soaring pop cultural phenomenon.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Kevin Spacey seeks treatment after sexual misconduct claims - representatives
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is seeking unspecified treatment, according to his representatives, following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Fri Nov 03 2017
Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau dead at 89
Martin Landau, a talented and prolific character actor who achieved TV stardom in "Mission: Impossible", has died at age 89.
Mon Jul 17 2017
My Muslim faith, way of life reflect peace, says Oscar-winning A.R. Rahman
As he celebrates 25 years in the music industry, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Indian musician A.R. Rahman says his religious beliefs have helped define and shape his career.
Sat Jul 08 2017
Cast of 'The Godfather' reunite for emotional 45th anniversary
The director and cast of "The Godfather" reminisced on Saturday in a 45th anniversary reunion in New York about the trials, perseverance and inspiration that resulted in the Oscar-winning Mafia movies
Sun Apr 30 2017
Jonathan Demme, who directed 'Silence of the Lambs,' 'Philadelphia,' dies at 73
Jonathan Demme, a Hollywood filmmaker who reached his commercial apex in the early 1990s with the Oscar-winning thriller "The Silence of the Lambs" died April 26 at his home in New York.
Thu Apr 27 2017
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024