Malaysia rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Youth and Sports Ministry said the economic impact of hosting the quadrennial Games could not be identified in the short term.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Cate Blanchett calls for focus on education, refugee experience at forum
It's important to focus on the education quadrant and really supporting host communities, said Cate Blanchett.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Heat-related deaths could more than quadruple by mid-century -report
People over 65 have been the most vulnerable to soaring temperatures.
Sat Nov 18 2023
Blow to Malaysia as Mohd Azizulhasni pulls out of Hangzhou Asiad
Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang was forced to pull out from the quadrennial Games following injuries sustained in a training accident.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Australian PM cancels Quad meeting next week after Biden pulls out
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cancelled the planned Quad leaders' meeting next week after US President Joe Biden postponed his visit to the country.
Wed May 17 2023
[COLUMNIST] The Alternative Quad
The existence of an alternative Quad would be timely and promising.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Apple supplier Foxconn quadruples bonuses to staff hit by China COVID lockdown
Foxconn's plant in Zhengzhou has been under lockdown since mid-October, with the company saying it is testing employees daily.
Tue Nov 01 2022
The ants go marching one by one - 20 quadrillion of them
Ants have colonized all over the planet with an estimated total of 20 quadrillion of them, or approximately 2.5 million for every human.
Sat Sep 24 2022
Bonnie powers his way to gold no. 4 for M'sia in Birmingham
With Bonnie's win, Malaysia has now won four gold medals at the quadrennial Games.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Malaysia wins 2022 Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series
The national cricket team emerged as champions in the 2022 Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series after beating Bhutan in the final today.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Over 100 people pay last respects to Cuthbert John Martin Quadra
A final ceremony will be held in Sabah and the remains is expected to be buried at about 10 am on Saturday.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Australia swears in new Labor PM ahead of Quad meeting
Albanese claimed victory on Saturday night in the federal election, ending the coalition's hold on power for nearly nine years.
Mon May 23 2022
Liverpool thriving on pressure of quadruple chase, says Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool hold a 2-0 lead from the first leg as they target a third final in five years in Europe's elite club competition.
Tue May 03 2022
'Quad' leaders meet at White House as China looks warily on
China has denounced the Quad as a Cold War construct and says the AUKUS alliance would intensify an arms race in the region.
Sat Sep 25 2021
Olympics: Rowing - Netherlands, China win in world best times in speedy day of competition
The Netherlands and China posted world best times to win gold in the men's and women's quad sculls races, respectively.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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