Italy court hands lifetime sentence to Pakistani parents in 'honour killing' case
Prosecutors said the family of Saman Abbas was angered when they found out she had a boyfriend in Italy.
Wed Dec 20 2023
This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say
The heat is a result of continued greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, combined with the emergence of the El Nino weather pattern.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Who could replace World Bank President David Malpass?
Here are names being floated by US officials, climate change experts, and global development peers as possible candidates for the job.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Rescues provide glimmer of hope among Turkey quake ruins as toll tops 20,000
Several people were rescued from the rubble of buildings during the night, including a 10-year-old boy saved with his mother after 90 hours in the Samandag district of Hatay province.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Space station's Italian commander, with lookalike Barbie, tells girls about science in orbit
The first European female commander on the ISS, Samantha Cristoforetti, describes some of the experiments conducted aboard.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Eight children dead, more missing as flooding destroys Afghan homes
Samantha Mort said the child death toll could rise, and more children were missing and injured in the chaos wrecked by the floods.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Sri Lanka parliament extends emergency amid continued crisis
The extension means it will continue for a month before it must be approved again, the lawmaker said.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Abolishing mandatory death penalty is the first step, but what else must be done?
The Cabinet has agreed to abolish the mandatory death penalty, but rights groups remain wary over its actual implementation.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Analysis: Abolishment of mandatory death penalty signals nuanced take on drug problems
The death penalty has proven not to be an effective deterrent, not only in Malaysia but worldwide, a human rights lawyer said.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Taliban dissolve Afghanistan's Human Rights Commission, other key bodies
Taliban authorities dissolves five key departments of the former US-backed govt, deeming them unnecessary in the face of a financial crunch.
Tue May 17 2022
N.Sembilan police collect RM5.46 million in summons payments
Mohamad said the payments were for summonses issued since 1998.
Fri Dec 17 2021
Life at 50: 'Sex and the City' women back for new chapter
The sassy women are back without Samantha in HBO Max's "Sex and the City" revival.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Frozen on stage - Disney movie musical comes to London West End
The musical is showing in a theatre newly restored by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, which recently reopened after a two-year restoration.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Taliban declares 'amnesty' for all after capturing power in Afghanistan
With many Afghans fearful about the future with the Taliban now in power, the group on Monday announced that they had declared an "amnesty" for everyone in Afghanistan.
Tue Aug 17 2021
50 per cent discount for traffic summonses from Friday
Azisman said the payments can be made via the MyBayar Saman portal and application.
Thu Jun 17 2021
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