Singapore charges property billionaire linked to convicted minister's case
Ong Beng Seng, a Malaysian citizen based in Singapore, is accused of giving high-value gifts to ex-minister S. Iswaran.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Ex-minister Iswaran pleads guilty in rare official graft case in Singapore
Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty to receiving gifts while in office.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Contractor charged with murdering former Malaysian GP racer
A contractor was charged today with the murder of former Moto3 and Cub Prix national racer Elly Idzlianizar Ilias two weeks ago.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Three arrested in connection with death of former Malaysian GP racer
The victim died while receiving treatment at the hospital from severe bleeding caused by 12 stab wounds, police said.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Motor racing - Russell loses Belgian GP win over car weight issue, Hamilton new winner
George Russell had led Lewis Hamilton home in a Mercedes one-two after he opted for a one-stop strategy.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Motor racing - Tearful Hamilton ends long wait with record British win
With his win in front of a record-breaking crowd of 164,000, Lewis Hamilton became the first driver with nine wins at a single circuit.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Motor racing - Verstappen wins in Canada for third year in a row
Max Verstappen claims his sixth victory from nine races this season and the 60th of his Formula One career.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Motor racing - Future is with Red Bull says Verstappen, but never say never
If performance is the currency to acquire Max Verstappen's services then no team on the starting grid is richer than Red Bull.
Fri May 03 2024
Petronas: No discussions on F1 in Sepang
Petronas today confirmed that there have been no discussions on bringing back the Formula One Grand Prix to the Sepang International Circuit.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Carlos Sainz wins Singapore Grand Prix, halts Max Verstappen's run
The win was the second in Formula One for Carlos Sainz and the first for Ferrari since July 2022, when Leclerc won the Austrian Grand Prix.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Motor racing: Verstappen takes record-equalling ninth win in a row
It was Red Bull's 14th consecutive triumph and 13th of the season, with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza following next weekend.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Motor racing: Verstappen wins at Spa in crushing eighth in a row
Red Bull's 13th consecutive victory made the team the first in the sport's 73-year history to win the opening 12 races of a season.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Motor racing: Verstappen has Hamilton's number but probably not for long
Seven-time world champion and rival Lewis Hamilton races with 44 on his Mercedes and it is closely associated with the Briton.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Motor racing: Verstappen takes Red Bull's 11th win in a row
The unbeaten Red Bull equalled McLaren's 1988 record run of 11 victories in a row.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Motor racing - Life in the Pitt-lane: F1 prepares for movie action
Brad Pitt stars as a racing driver who steps out of retirement to compete alongside an up-and-coming rookie against the titans of the sport.
Thu Jul 06 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