Why is Mount Everest so big? New research highlights a rogue river - but deeper forces are at work
At 8,849 metres above sea level, Everest is around 250m taller than the other great peaks of the Himalayas.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG
Health DG advises the public to avoid being outdoors during peak of Aedes mosquito bites - in the early morning and late afternoon.
Fri May 03 2024
Israel to bar some Muslim citizens from Jerusalem mosque in Ramadan
Israel will cap the number of Muslim citizens who take part in peak prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque during the upcoming Ramadan month.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Mount Semeru spews volcanic ash
Mount Semeru erupted and spewed volcanic ash approximately one kilometre above its peak.
Tue Feb 06 2024
How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age
Growing sales of electric vehicles in recent years have led forecasters to speed their projections for when global oil use will peak.
Sat Dec 09 2023
UEM Lestra and Enggang Holdings to collaborate in the development of solar plant in Gebeng, Pahang
The proposed solar plant, spans a 450-acre area and is projected to have a potential capacity of up to 170 megawatt peak (MWp).
Sat Dec 02 2023
World to hit 1.4C of warming in record hot 2023
Next year could be worse, the scientists said, as El Nino's impacts are likely to peak this winter and drive higher temperatures in 2024.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Deepavali preparations in top gear despite heavy rain pouring
With three days left, preparations for the Deepavali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, are now at their peak.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Public advised to be extra vigilant of El Nino, Northeast Monsoon - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia said the peak of El Nino is expected to occur during the start of the rainy season, at the end of this year or early next year.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Lion escapes into heavy traffic in Pakistani city of Karachi
The lion was being transported by its owner when it escaped on the main road of the bustling port city during peak traffic hours.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Extreme tourism allows ultra-wealthy to explore new frontiers
From Earth's tallest peaks to suborbital space, here are some of the other exploits that can be attempted.
Sat Jun 24 2023
Tennis: Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate after scaling men's Grand Slam peak
Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.
Mon Jun 12 2023
70 years after the first ascent of Everest, the impact of mass mountaineering must be confronted
A sacred mountain for some, for others the worlds highest peak represents a challenge and a lifelong dream.
Sat May 27 2023
Instagram back up after global outage affecting thousands of users
More than 180,000 users reported issues with accessing Instagram at the peak of the outage.
Mon May 22 2023
Britain's record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky'
British climber Kenton Cool made his 17th ascent of the worlds highest peak this week, the most by a foreigner.
Mon May 22 2023
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