Sri Lanka police kill protester, many injured in anti-government protests
Sri Lanka police killed one protester on Tuesday as public anger grows in the country over poor living conditions amid an economic crisis.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Malaysia will not extend state of emergency, says law minister
Despite the emergency and strict lockdowns, the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia has only worsened, triggering public anger.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Japan prepares to vaccinate its Olympians, Paralympians
Japan is using shots donated for the Games amid public anger over the slow pace of the country's vaccine rollout.
Wed May 12 2021
Australia poised for inquiry into veteran suicide, PM says
Australia to investigate suicides among current and former military personnel amid rising public anger over the issue.
Mon Mar 22 2021
Israel to hold snap election, with Netanyahu facing new challenges
Campaigning in Israel's fourth parliamentary election gets underway as Netanyahu faces public anger over his handling of the health crisis.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Premier League clubs forget coronavirus crisis in transfer splurge
Liverpool and Tottenham planned to use government money to pay non-playing staff, only to back down in the face of public anger.
Thu Sep 10 2020
King Salman orders arrest of prince over bloody 'assault' video
Saudi police reported that King Salman ordered the arrest of the junior Prince Saud bin Musa'id.
Thu Jul 20 2017
Saudi king sacks utilities minister amid anger over prices
The king of Saudi Arabia has sacked the country's water and electricity minister, Abdullah al-Hussayen, amid public anger over price hikes, state media reported.
Sun Apr 24 2016
Ferry capsize: S. Korean President Park apologizes over incident
Public anger over the sinking has been growing since footage emerged of crew members, including the captain abandoning the Sewol ferry.
Tue Apr 29 2014
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024