Malaysia actively seeks BRICS support for membership - Liew Chin Tong
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan sent an official letter to the nine BRICS foreign ministers, confirming Malaysia's intention to join, says Liew.
Thu Oct 17 2024
GISB: Selangor establishes special task force for children's rehabilitation
The task force seeks effective rehabilitation strategies to ensure children can reintegrate into society after six months of support.
Tue Oct 08 2024
What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct. 27 election
Here is what to expect in the following weeks as Shigeru Ishiba seeks to hold on to his party's lower house majority.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Frenchman accused of mass abuse of wife says "I am a rapist", seeks forgiveness - media
Dominique Pelicot faces charges of rape, gang rape, and privacy violations for recording and sharing sexual images.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Huawei seeks to steal spotlight from Apple with launch of $2,800 tri-fold smartphone
The new phone boasts an AI assistant with text summary, translation and editing functions, as well as AI-boosted image editing functions.
Tue Sep 10 2024
AGC needs more time to decide Rosmah's representation to drop 17 charges
The bid seeks to drop Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's 12 charges over RM7 million and five charges of failing to declare income to the IRB.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Thai court to decide embattled PM Srettha's fate on August 14
The case seeks the dismissal of Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin for appointing to his cabinet a lawyer who served time in jail.
Wed Jul 24 2024
ASEAN seeks to tackle Myanmar crisis, South China Sea tension as ministers meet in Laos
ASEAN's foreign ministers will discuss efforts to end Myanmar's civil war, which the UN says has displaced 2.6 million people.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index
The launch of the Zakat Index seeks to recognise zakat-paying listed issuers and encourage greater zakat contributions from more PLCs.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick
Donald Trump seeks to discredit Kamala Harris as Democrats debate whether President Joe Biden should stay in the race.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Aug 20 decision on Muhyiddin’s bid to review court’s ruling to reinstate power abuse charges
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin seeks review of decision to reinstate four power abuse charges involving RM232.5 million.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Singapore PM seeks stronger ties with Malaysia on Causeway centennial anniversary
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong looks forward to strengthening the relationship and ensuring more win-win projects with Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today
Lim Guan Eng seeks details on BlackRock's investments in Malaysia and the potential economic impact if these investments are withdrawn.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Rosmah seeks to recuse judge from hearing 1MDB's luxury goods lawsuit against her
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has filed an application for High Court judge Adlin Abdul Majid to recuse himself from presiding over the US$346 million civil suit filed by 1MDB
Wed Jun 26 2024
FEATURE - AI or humans? Rainforest seeks partner to police ghost roads
Being able to use a program that would allow AI to do automatic snapshots across vast areas would be a game-changer for ecologists.
Sun Jun 16 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
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