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
Ethiopia's traditional 'sauna' therapy gains big-city popularity
Urbanites enjoy beauty treatment claiming to heal everything from aches to birth-related trauma.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Paralympics tickets popular with Parisians who snubbed the Olympics
Organisers said that more than 1.75 million tickets already sold ahead of the Aug. 28 start of the Paralympics.
Fri Aug 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] Can nuclear power help in combating climate change?
There is an abundance of evidence showing that the risks of nuclear power are minimal, even comparable to popular renewable energy sources.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Jay Jay of famed Carefree band dies
Popular 70s singer Jay Jay, died at a private medical centre in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya yesterday.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Government-backed loans provide lifeline for Malaysian businesses
Securing financing is essential for business growth and Term Loans under the Madani programme are a popular choice in Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Trump calls TikTok a threat but says some kids could 'go crazy' without it
Donald Trump said a ban on the popular app would hurt some kids and only strengthen Meta Platforms' Facebook.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Bangladesh building fire kills at least 43, injures dozens
The fire originated in a popular biryani restaurant in Dhaka's Bailey Road late on Thursday and quickly spread to other floors, killing at least 43 people.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations
Imran Khan was barred from contesting the election and his popular Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a pre-poll widespread crackdown.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Fadhlina calls on parents and schools to collaborate in combating energy stick trend
The nasal inhaler products or energy sticks which pose a risk of enticing users into vaping and drug use, is getting popular among students.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Handle criticism appropriately to avoid negative outcomes - Awal Ashaari
Popular TV host Awal Ashaari said, putting emotions into our actions reflects immaturity and can lead to negative consequences.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Judges cannot answer or be governed by politics or popularity - CJ
Unlike politicians, judges do not, and indeed, cannot answer to or be governed by political will or popularity.
Mon Jan 15 2024
ChatGPT dominates AI industry traffic, most popular throughout 2023
A study by digital research company SEMrush found that the average traffic in the AI industry also surged to 3.3 bln in the last six months.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Australian resort towns along Great Barrier Reef brace for cyclone
The cyclone is pounding hundreds of kilometres of northern coastline popular with tourists looking to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
Wed Dec 13 2023
South Korean farmers scuffle with police at protest over dog meat ban
While consumption of dog meat declined in popularity, farmers and restaurant owners who serve the meat have been fighting to keep it legal.
Fri Dec 01 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