Escaping Shanghai's COVID lockdown only to get trapped in Hainan
Brian Hall is now stuck in Sanya, Hainan's main tourism hub, with no clarity on when he can get out.
Tue Aug 09 2022
COVID lockdown turns Chinese tourist hotspot Sanya into nightmare for stranded tourists
Sanya reported 689 symptomatic and 282 asymptomatic cases between August 1 and August 7.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Aussie hits glass window during base jump
An Australian base jumper injured his legs when he smashed through a glass window at level 15 of Sarawak's Wisma Sanyan.
Thu Sep 21 2017
Malindo Air launches daily services to Hong Kong
Malindo Air has launched its second service in 2016 from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong in an effort to boost its presence in the robust Asian market.
Fri Feb 05 2016
Spanish beauty queen claims crown at Miss World pageant
Spanish model and student Mireia Lalaguna claimed the crown after winning over the contest's judges during the 65th edition of the world famous pageant in China's Sanya.
Sun Dec 20 2015
Singapore Silkair flight makes emergency landing on Haikou Island, China
A SilkAir flight on Tuesday made an emergency landing in Haikou, on the Chinese island of Hainan due to adverse weather conditions.
Tue Jun 23 2015
Indian growth seen higher but recovery still elusive
Economists believe the slightly better quarterly performance is due to improved exports thanks to a weaker currency and higher farm output from a bountiful monsoon.
Fri Nov 29 2013
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