Former Australian childcare worker charged with sexual abuse of 91 children
The man has been charged with 136 counts of rape and 110 counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10.
Tue Aug 01 2023
'Oppenheimer' sparks online outrage in India due to Hindu scripture scene
The scene features the protagonist reciting a verse from the Bhagwad Gita, just before sexual intercourse.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Federal Court declares Selangor syariah law criminalising unnatural sex unconstitutional
The Federal Court declared as void and unconstitutional a provision in the Selangor syariah law criminalising unnatural sexual intercourse.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Man charged with unnatural sex fails in bid to remain anonymous
A man who is facing a charge in the Syariah High Court for attempting to commit unnatural sexual intercourse today failed in his bid to remain anonymous
Tue Oct 06 2020
Police record Ramesh Rao's statement over SD
An SD claiming that a man had engaged in sexual intercourse with a politician four times in 2013 at different hotels in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Penang went viral on social media sites.
Sun Aug 23 2020
India's top court rules sex with an underage wife is rape
Marital rape is not a crime in India, where the government has said criminalising marital rape could destabalise marriages.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Seven-day remand for teacher who allegedly sodomised student
The remand order was obtained through the Mukah Magistrate's Court Thursday and the case was being investigated under Section 377C of the Penal Code for committing unnatural sexual intercourse.
Thu Jun 15 2017
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