Mexico throws troops, aid into Acapulco as hurricane death toll rises
Looting broke out as food, water and gasoline become scarce after the destruction caused by Otis killed 48 people, with six people missing.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Hurricane Otis kills at least 27, hammers Acapulco as damage seen in billions
Hammering the beach resort of Acapulco, the damage from Hurricane Otis has run into billions of dollars.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Hurricane Otis barrels toward Mexico's Acapulco as Category 5 storm
Otis was blowing maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (257 kph) and was expected to bring heavy rain capable of "catastrophic damage," the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Sunway Pyramid escalator has been misused - Management
The management says investigation found that the escalator had been misused including by baby strollers, thus showing lack of etiquette as contributing factors to aggravating the incident.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Temptations singer dies at 62
Otis "Damon" Harris, who as first tenor of the Motown ensemble The Temptations sang on such 1970s hits as "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," has died at the age of 62, US news media reported Monday.
Tue Feb 26 2013
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024