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Mon Dec 21 2020
Defamatory statements: Report lodged against Shafie Apdal, two Warisan members
Police reports lodged against Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal and two other Warisan party members.
Sat Aug 29 2020
Louis Faure: What Business School Didn't Teach Me But Chickens Did
Louis Faure left Paris for the world unknown only to find himself, quite literally, in an Enchanted Farm in a quiet corner of the Philippines.
Sat Aug 18 2018
Pacita Juan: Keeping the Coffee Cup Runneth Over for Pinoy Women
Filipino social entrepreneur Pacita Juan looks to the earth in her work to empower women who toil the land but fail to exploit the full potential of the fruits of their labour.
Sun Aug 12 2018
Philippine maid says Singapore couple starved her to 29 kg
A Philippine maid has accused a Singaporean couple of starving her for 15 months until her weight dropped to 29 kilos (64 pounds), Singapore media reported Tuesday.
Tue Dec 15 2015
Aid pushes through to Philippine typhoon survivors
Food and medical aid finally began reaching the desperate survivors but humanitarian groups warned of huge logistical challenges in accessing devastated, remote island communities.
Sat Nov 16 2013
Philippines struggles to identify the bodies
The stench of bloated and discoloured human flesh decomposing under the tropical sun hangs everywhere in the central city of Tacloban.
Fri Nov 15 2013
7 dead in a flood in Phillippines
At least seven people feared dead in a flood in Manila that hit the city since yesterday.
Tue Aug 20 2013
Remnants of JI members traced
The police have identified the remnants of the alleged regional terror group Jemaah Islamiyah whose suspected Malaysian member was gunned down in Davao City
Thu Dec 27 2012
Canberra concerned for captive Australian
Australian Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr has welcomed news an Australian man held hostage for more than a year in the Philippines is alive, but says his prolonged captivity is of major concern.
Thu Dec 27 2012
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
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
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