LGBT, secularism, communism will never be recognised in Unity Govt - PM
The Unity Government will never recognise the LGBT group, the concept of a secular state and communist ideology, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Charlie Hebdo: The Clashing of Free Speech, Faith and Respect
In France, many citizens staunchly defend secularism that separates the state and religion in the country.
Wed Oct 28 2020
France's Charlie Hebdo blames ordinary Muslims for terrorism
Charlie Hebdo continues the magazine's provocative criticism of Islam as an affront to the vaunted French ideal of secularism.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Veggie meals for all schools, a solution in secular France?
The issue arises once again as mayors from three towns have banned non-pork options in canteens to respect the country's strict divide between education and religion.
Sun Sep 06 2015
Charlie Hebdo Turkish version to counter 'attack on secularism'
Charlie Hebdo's Turkish issue will appear as our-page insert in the centre-left opposition daily Cumhuriyet.
Wed Jan 14 2015
The significance of 'The Prominent 25'
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee ponders on the significance of the 25 prominent individuals who have expressed their views on the state of race and religious relations in Malaysia.
Thu Dec 11 2014
Face liberalism, secularism with dialogues - Muhyiddin
UMNO deputy president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants the party to seek a new approach in addressing challenges and threats towards Islam
Tue Nov 25 2014
'Dyana Sofya should understand DAP's secularism'
UMNO's Shahrir Samad is shocked over Dyana Sofya's choice to oppose the PAS-sponsored Hudud Bill in Parliament if she were to win the Teluk Intan by-election.
Wed May 21 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