From rebel to retail − inside Bob Marley’s posthumous musical and merchandising empire
And so four decades after his death, Bob Marley remains the worlds top reggae artist.
Sat Feb 17 2024
From reggaeton to Iran, five key moments on Grammys night
Bad Bunny opened the show with some serious reggaeton and First Lady Jill Biden showed up to honor an Iranian artist.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Jamaica legislator calls for reggae legend Bob Marley to be named a national hero
The power and the force of music can change the world, and that is why God gave us a man like Bob, Marcia Griffiths said.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Bob Marley's life story told in new musical in London's West End
The songs and the life story of late Jamaican reggae star are coming to London's West End in a new musical celebrating his legacy.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Humpty-Dumpty: A nursery rhyme turned holiday song
Sasi said this song is about waking you up and telling you not to give up as we never know if something good is coming around the corner.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Johnny Nash, singer of I Can See Clearly Now, dies at 80
Nash, who had been in declining health, died of natural causes at home in Houston, the city of his birth.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Reggae band UB40 to perform in Malaysia on March 30
The four-time Grammy Award nominees are known for their unique blend of reggae, pop, dub and ska sound.
Tue Jan 12 2016
Bob Marley is set to make history once again
34 years after his death, Bob Marley's family plan to mark his 70th birthday in 2015, with a yearlong commemoration of his music.
Wed Dec 24 2014
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