Australia's worst-hit state says COVID-19 hospitalisations may plateau next week
The surge in cases fuelled by the Omicron variant has piled pressure on hospitals, which are grappling with record admissions.
Fri Jan 14 2022
News outlet sorry for banana thrown at Harlem Globetrotter
News anchors threw fruits, including a banana at a black member of the Harlem Globetrotters while he was performing basketball tricks.
Wed Aug 19 2020
MH370: Two C-130 Hercules returns home
Two RMAF C-130 Hercules aircraft involved in the search and rescue efforts for the missing flight MH370 have returned to Malaysia.
Wed Apr 30 2014
Third RMAF C-130 Hercules Aircraft Arrives At Pearce Airbase Sunday
The third Royal Malaysia Air Force (RMAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft has arrived on Sunday to assist the search of the missing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370.
Sun Apr 06 2014
MH370: Najib Razak's full statement in Perth
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's full statement at press conference, April 3, 2014.
Thu Apr 03 2014
MH370: Najib, Abbott visit Pearce airbase
Najib visited the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pearce base to get a firsthand look at the search operation for the missing MH370.
Thu Apr 03 2014
MH370: Najib visits Perth to observe search operations
The PM will observe the operations from the Joint Agency Coordination Centre at the Pearce air base of the RAAF in Perth.
Wed Apr 02 2014
MH370: One day at a time, the search continues
Asto AWANI flies with the Royal Malaysian Air Force to the search area about 1,850 kilometers (1,150 miles) to the west of Australia.
Mon Mar 31 2014
MH370: PM to visit Pearce Air Force Base in Perth Wednesday
Datuk Seri Najib wants to see the operation first hand and also to thank the personnel involved in the multinational search effort.
Mon Mar 31 2014
MH370: New Zealand plane spots objects in new search area
The RNZAF Orion spotted objects in the new search area but have yet to establish its identity.
Fri Mar 28 2014
Nicole Kidman heads to 'Strangerland'
Kidman will co-star in the Kim Farrant-directed indie thriller "Strangerland," as announced by Screen Australia.
Tue Oct 22 2013
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
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