Explainer: Why are Sweden and Denmark having a crisis over the Koran?
Both governments have condemned the burnings and said they are considering new laws that could stop them.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Meta developing Twitter alternative called threads: Developer
Developer Alessandro Paluzzi has said that Facebook parent Meta appears to be developing an alternative to Twitter which goes by the name Threads.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Instagram's latest new feature is powered by AI
Instagram is currently testing a new tool offering users the ability to create stickers generated by artificial intelligence.
Sun May 14 2023
Council of Europe criticises Denmark for creating room for Paludan's provocations
Hate speech in Denmark benefited from "police protection" under "the name of freedom of expression," said the latest report of the Council of Europe's anti-racism commission ECRI released Monday.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Malaysia will not tolerate act of burning any religious book, text - PM Anwar
Anwar said there is so much misunderstanding and prejudices against religions in the world, including Islam.
Thu Jan 26 2023
NGO, political figure condemn Quran burning in Sweden
Yadim today expressed its full support to PM Anwar Ibrahim in condemning the recent act by Rasmus Paludan in burning a copy of the Quran.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Protests in Stockholm, including Koran-burning, draw strong condemnation from Turkey
The Koran-burning was carried out by Rasmus Paludan, who has held a number of demonstrations in the past where he has burned the Koran.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Quran-burning act in Sweden: Malaysia urges international community to combat Islamophobia - FM Zambry
Zambry said Malaysia will continue to work closely, to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence and hatred against Islam.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Malaysia strongly condemns politician's Quran burning act in Sweden - PM Anwar
Malaysia has condemned in the strongest terms the Islamophobic act of extremist Swedish-Danish far-right politician, Rasmus Paludan in burning a copy of the Quran in Stockholm.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Three people injured in riots in Sweden
In some places counter-protesters attacked police ahead of planned right-wing extremist demonstrations.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Burning of the Quran in Sweden an extreme action - Idris
Malaysia strongly condemns the provocative action by Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Stram Kurs, for burning a copy of the Holy Quran.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Malaysia strongly condemns burning of holy Quran in Sweden
Malaysia strongly condemns the provocative action by Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Stram Kurs, for burning a copy of the Holy Quran in Linkoping, Sweden.
Sun Apr 17 2022
Coming soon: New features for Twitter and Instagram
Twitter and Instagram, in particular, are upping the ante as they unveil new tests and launch their latest features.
Wed Aug 11 2021
COVID-19: Five new clusters reported today
Five new clusters were reported today -- Symphony Magazine Cluster, Pasai Cluster and Palut Cluster, as well as two workplace clusters identified as the Micro Cluster and Teknologi Kesidang Cluster.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Strong quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra, no tsunami risk
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island, with strong tremors felt in the area though seismology.
Wed Aug 19 2020
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