In conservative Singapore, plus-size actors take centre stage
There are signs that the traditional view that only slim can be beautiful is being challenged.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Yadim protests against Plus-size Pageant Gala Night
Nasrudin Hassan said that the programme was exploiting women and nurturing a hedonistic culture.
Sat Dec 19 2020
You'll be seeing the term 'size-inclusive' more and more - why and what it means
A small step for fashion, a big step for women who don't correspond to the usual diktats imposed by the sector? Well, yes and no.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Plus-Sized And All-Dressed Up With Everywhere To Go
Plus-sized Ratna Devi Manokaran spent years of her life trying to change herself to 'fit in'. Today, she is on a mission to empower women like her with The Curve Cult.
Wed Jul 24 2019
What Christian Sirianio's bold, brilliant clothes tell us about designing for plus-size women
He understands how to work in larger sizes and his collection is especially adept at showing plus-size women at their best.
Tue Sep 13 2016
A plus-size challenge to S.Korea's beauty 'norm'
South Korean plus-size model Vivian Geeyang Kim is facing down online trolls in her defiant campaign to persuade curvy women they have nothing to be ashamed of.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Paris fashion looks to 'fat ladies' for inspiration
Rising Dutch designer Liselore Frowijn revealed a colourful collection to light up autumn-winter inspired by the feminist artist Niki de Saint Phalle's proudly voluptuous "Nanas".
Thu Mar 03 2016
Selling plus-size clothing isn't just good for business. It's also the right thing to do
Selling plus-size clothing is good for business and is also the right thing, says Andrea Kuchinski the owner of From Thick to Thin.
Fri Sep 18 2015
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