Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines
Studios now face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years, forcing them to halt many productions across the United States and abroad.
Fri Jul 14 2023
'No writers. No TV': Hollywood scribes strike over pay
Hundreds of members of the Writers Guild of America picketed in New York and LA in the first work stoppage to hit Hollywood in 15 years.
Wed May 03 2023
Biggest rail strike in 30 years brings UK to standstill
Some of the more than 40,000 rail workers who are due to strike on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday gathered at picket lines from dawn.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Veteran soap opera actor Jay Pickett dies on movie set
Jay Pickett known for his work in General Hospital and Port Charles, died of unknown causes last Friday.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Amendments to Act 177 to come into effect on Jan 1 - Saravanan
The punishment of imprisonment for illegal picketing and strikes have been abolished in line with international labour standards.
Mon Dec 28 2020
What are we to eat if salary of RM1,800 is cut by 50% - Megasteel staff
"If my salary of RM1,800 is cut by 50%, then what will my wife and children eat?", a Megasteel Sdn Bhd staff said at a picket outside the factory today.
Mon Apr 11 2016
Redford refuses to be drawn into Oscars controversy
When asked about his opinion on the controversy, Redford clearly did not want to tackle the topic head on.
Fri Jan 22 2016
Nicki Minaj plans North America tour despite stabbing
Rap star Nicki Minaj on Tuesday announced a summer of arena shows in North America following concerts in Europe despite the killing of her tour manager.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Picket by factory bus operators at Causeway unreasonable - SPAD
Bus operators' picketing at the Johor Causeway this morning had burdened a lot of people, SPAD chief Syed Hamid Albar says.
Fri Aug 01 2014
PSM Arul vows to empower Semenyih folk
Parti Sosialis Malaysia(PSM)candidate S. Arutchelvan is a fiery veteran at pickets and protests.
Fri May 03 2013
Yusmadi supporters to stage a picket against PKR's decision
Some PKR members will be holding a picket today to protest the decision by PKR to not retain Balik Pulau MP Yusmadi Yusof as a candidate in the constituency.
Wed Apr 10 2013
Nube members picket, urge Alliance to provide prayer room
About 300 members of the National Union of Bank Employees (Nube) held a peaceful picket to urge Alliance Bank Berhad to provide prayer room for its Muslim employees.
Sat Nov 24 2012
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