Malaysia actively engage with ASEAN counterparts to fortify energy connectivity - DPM Fadillah
Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia is actively engaged with its ASEAN counterparts to propel regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid.
Mon May 13 2024
China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records
Prolonged bouts of high temperatures in China have challenged power grids and crops.
Mon Jul 17 2023
'Relentless' heatwaves scorch southern China, test power grids
Most of southern China is expected to be hit by temperatures of more than 35 Celsius, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 40C.
Fri Jun 02 2023
California temperatures soar to new records, adding strain to power grid
Officials urge residents to limit their power usage for the fifth day in a row as energy demand spiked and temperatures continue to rising.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Yemeni women use solar to light up homes, one village at a time
Equipped with six solar power grids, the station is the only source of electricity for dozens of houses in several villages.
Mon Mar 22 2021
Texas grid operator made $16 billion price error during winter storm, watchdog says
ERCOT ousted chief executive Magness, as the fallout continued from a blackout that left residents without heat, power or water for days.
Fri Mar 05 2021
China in talks to sell electricity to Myanmar amid warming ties
China's appetite for the hydro project has waned in recent years, as a switch towards less energy-intensive industries amid an economic slowdown has left Yunnan province with a surplus of power.
Fri Aug 04 2017
Lights off for opposition in Venezuela
Venezuela's acting President Nicolas Maduro accused the opposition of plotting to sabotage the national power grid to cause a blackout
Fri Apr 05 2013
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