Don't be a keyboard warrior: Chong Wei
Datuk Lee Chong Wei urged netizens to avoid hiding behind anonymous profiles to make derogatory remarks about Malaysian athletes.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Musk plans to commit around $45 mln a month to new pro-Trump support committee, WSJ reports
Elon Musk's shift towards right-wing politics gives Donald Trump a high-profile backer in his bid to return to the White House.
Tue Jul 16 2024
'Barbenheimer' mania fuels US gambling on the Oscars
Gamblers can put their money on top prizes such as best picture, actor or actress, or take a chance on lower-profile categories.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing
Yang Hengjun wrote about Chinese and U.S. politics as a high-profile blogger and also wrote a series of spy novels before his detention.
Mon Feb 05 2024
OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Muslims in tech world fear retaliation in speaking up
The Microsoft-backed ChatGPT maker's high-profile boss urged the tech industry to treat members of those communities with empathy.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty in national security trial
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to all charges against him in a high-profile national security trial.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Prominent lawyer Sulaiman passes away at 77
Prominent lawyer Datuk Sulaiman Abdullah, who was involved in several high-profile cases, passed away at the age of 77.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board
Jann Wenner said Black and female musicians were not "as articulate" as the others he chose to profile.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Anti-drone systems, 130,000 security officers to guard India's G20 Summit
The two-day summit, starting September 9, will have the most high-profile guest list India has ever welcomed.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Suspects back in court over Singapore's swoop on major money laundering ring
Some of the accused facing new charges as the city-state seek to widen its net in one of its most high-profile crime cases.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Soccer - Messi expects 'great things' at Inter Miami after glitzy unveiling
Lionel Messi's arrival is a huge boost for the profile of soccer in the US, which will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada.
Mon Jul 17 2023
BBC presenter sent abusive messages to second young person, broadcaster says
The presenter has been suspended but not named, angering other high-profile stars who have fallen under suspicion on social media.
Wed Jul 12 2023
MACC opens 156 IPS high-profile cases since 2020
Datuk Tan Kang Sai said the investigation resulted in the arrest of a total of 211 individuals, with 91 of them brought to court.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Explainer - What is the Espionage Act and what might it mean for Donald Trump?
Former US President Donald Trump has become the most high-profile person ever to face criminal charges under the Espionage Act.
Wed Jun 14 2023
TikTok will let users generate profile pictures with AI
TikTok is reportedly working on an option that would let users automatically generate up to 30 avatars.
Sat May 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