Getting your teeth fixed can be an environmental hazard
Discarded aligners often end up in landfills where they take decades to decompose, releasing microplastics into the environment.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Singapore embraces AI to solve everyday problems
Singapore was an early adopter of AI, releasing its first national AI strategy in 2019.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Showbiz in 2023: Hollywood strikes, Beatles last song, 'Swift effect'
From strikes paralysing Hollywood to Beatles releasing their last ever song, the world of entertainment provided many headlines this year.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Explainer - Fukushima: Why is Japan releasing water and is it safe?
The water was distilled after being contaminated from contact with fuel rods at the reactor, destroyed in a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Fukushima radioactive water release: MOH to impose Level 4 inspection on high-risk food products from Japan
The move would be taken following notification that Japan will start releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean tomorrow.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Luxury brands court Middle East with Ramadan collections
The trend of releasing Ramadan collections reflects the development of the Middle East into a significant market for fashion brands.
Sat Apr 22 2023
Celine Dion back making music, releasing five new songs
The new album "Love Again" is the soundtrack for a film of the same name, and contains five new songs as well as past hits.
Mon Apr 17 2023
Eyes on Apple to join quest for the metaverse
All eyes are on whether Apple will commit to releasing long-rumored VR or AR "goggles" at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.
Sat Apr 08 2023
Soccer: FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups
The Club Benefits Programme affords clubs a share of national team competition revenues in return for releasing players
Tue Mar 28 2023
Fukushima water release stokes fresh fears for fisherman
Tepco plans to soon start releasing more than a million tons of radioactive water from the plant into the sea.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Rihanna to make music return with track for 'Black Panther'
After six years without releasing a new solo song, Rihanna will drop a new single entitled "Lift Me Up".
Thu Oct 27 2022
Lebanese bank hostage situation ends after partial funds payout
Authorities agreed to grant a Lebanese gunman partial access to his frozen funds in exchange for releasing all six hostages.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Qatari children help give endangered turtles second chance
A conservation programme in Qatar is hoping to revive the dwindling species, releasing thousands of hatchlings into the sea each year.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Net zero carbon framework may be launched this year - Mustapa
The government may be releasing the details on its 2050 net-zero emissions target this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy), Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Factbox: The health of Britain's Queen Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace tries to avoid releasing details about her health as it says medical matters are private.
Mon Feb 21 2022
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
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