Teen remanded for seven days over rape and murder of Orang Asli girl
Police arrested the 17-year-old boy, a relative of the victim to assist in the investigation.
Mon Aug 19 2024
India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Sabahans celebrate Aidilfitri in the spirit of togetherness
On the first day of Aidilfitri today, most Muslims in Sabah celebrate the festival with family and relatives, in addition to house-to-house visits.
Wed Apr 10 2024
TikTok violates Indonesian in-app transactions ban, says minister
TikTok forced to close its relatively new TikTok Shop, in Indonesia after the country banned online shopping on social media platforms.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Pakistani father, three relatives held for 'honour killing' - police
The 18-year-old woman was shot dead by her father because she had appeared in a picture on social media.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Chinese families of missing Malaysia MH370 plane seek compensation in court
Chinese court holds the first hearing of a liability lawsuit filed by relatives of passengers on MH370.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Sobbing relatives of Nepal quake victims cremate loved ones
Thousands of buildings have collapsed or developed cracks from Nepal's worst earthquake in eight years.
Mon Nov 06 2023
London is Best City in the world - Resonance
The rankings quantify and benchmark the relative quality of place, reputation and competitive identity for the planet's urban centres.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Iraq wedding fire kills more than 100, relatives identify bodies
Survivors said hundreds of people were at the wedding celebration when flares ignited a ceiling decoration as the bride and groom danced.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Catastrophic Libya flood kills thousands, desperate relatives search for survivors
Swathes of the city obliterated by a torrent of water unleashed by powerful storm that swept down a usually dry riverbed, bursting dams.
Thu Sep 14 2023
We don't know enough about the high seas to protect them
Beyond any country's jurisdiction, relatively little is known about the high seas and the life it contains.
Sun Jun 11 2023
Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people
Smoking remains relatively widespread in Switzerland with 9,500 people dying prematurely every year as a result of tobacco consumption.
Thu May 25 2023
Chinese airlines swamped with cabin crew applicants as travel rebounds
Travel rebounds are facing a deluge of applicants for cabin crew roles as fresh graduates turn to the relatively high-paying career.
Tue Apr 11 2023
UN urges North Korea to confirm fate of forcibly disappeared people
The report, based on interviews with defectors, former abductees and relatives of victims, details accounts of disappearances.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Two decades after Saddam's fall, Iraqis still haunted by disappearances
Relatives of thousands of people who were killed or disappeared under the dictator believed they would soon find out the fate of love ones.
Mon Mar 13 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