ASEAN holds summit in Laos as Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar crisis
Thailand set to propose a new path for a political solution after a regional peace effort made scant progress.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Monster hurricane Milton threatens an already battered Florida
More than a million people were ordered to evacuate from its path.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Iran confrontation offers Israel's Netanyahu path to erase Oct 7 stigma, at least at home
Benjamin Netanyahu has led a chorus of statements by Israeli officials in recent days that sought to prepare the population for more war.
Mon Oct 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] Israel cannot bomb its way to peace
For Israel, the path of relentless militarism will likely yield diminishing returns, leaving it more isolated and less secure.
Sat Oct 05 2024
[COLUMNIST] Gegenpressing stalled pathway: The urgency of Malaysia’s 5G transition
Malaysia must expedite its 5G Dual Wholesale Network transition to break the monopoly and align with global trends.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Consider This: MITRA - Progress, Pitfalls & the Path Forward
MITRA, the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit, was designed to address the socio-economic challenges of Malaysia’s Indian community—to bridge the gaps in education, employment, and social mobility. But has MITRA been an effective agent of change in tackling the layered and varied issues within Malaysia's Indian community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to PKR Member of Parliament for Batu, P. Prabakaran, Chairperson of the MITRA Special Task Force Committee.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise
It's estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.
Sat Sep 07 2024
Jalan Masjid India area safe - Mayor
Datuk Seri Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif said only a 200-meter path from Wisma Yakin to the police hut is currently closed with barriers.
Fri Sep 06 2024
17-year-old charged with murder of Orang Asli girl
The court set Oct 28 to re-mention the case for chemical, pathology, DNA reports of the victim and accused's academic performance report.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim
The new orders forced many families and patients to leave Al-Aqsa Hospital, the main medical facility in Deir Al-Balah.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Sinkhole: Search at Pantai Dalam IWK continues
IWK will break up the debris using a sewer jet machine in the manhole path of the incident location to the manhole downstream.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Helping injured Palestinians: Malaysia is just a small country with people of big hearts
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim criticised for 'going overboard' and being 'hypocritical' for flying Palestinians 16 hours on two RMAF aircraft.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape and murder
Doctors across the country held protests and declined to see non-emergency patients, demanding safer workplace and swift criminal action.
Mon Aug 19 2024
No NGOs appointed to raise funds for Palestinian patients - Khaled
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said MINDEF and Malaysian Armed Forces have established own channels for any parties wishing to contribute.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Text-to-speech brain implant restores ALS patient's voice
A man with ALS regained his ability to communicate using a Blackrock Neurotech text-to-speech brain implant.
Sun Aug 18 2024
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