'Hello Kitty' to be turned into a film
The famous Japanese character 'Hello Kitty' will get its own movie done by the lifestyle company Sanrio.
Sat Jul 04 2015
Hello Kitty-themed restaurant opens in Hong Kong
Hello Kitty now has her own restaurant in Hong Kong.
Tue May 12 2015
Hello Kitty at 40, giving adults a 'licence to play'
First released in 1974 and appearing on a coin purse the following year, Kitty is far from just kids stuff these days.
Wed Oct 29 2014
'Hello Kitty' plane to fly Taipei-Paris route from late October
Eva Air partnered with the Japanese owners of the Hello Kitty licence to create what is likely the world's most adorable airplane.
Sat Sep 13 2014
Sanrio Hello Kitty town Nusajaya to host largest gathering of fans in Southeast Asia
About 10,000 visitors, including from Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Hong Kong, are expected to visit the park, which will be hosting the celebration.
Fri Sep 12 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