The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Budget 2025: The case for a multi-year tax framework
This episode will explores the rationale behind implementing a structured, long-term approach to tax reform in Malaysia. It highlights the need for a framework that spans multiple years to ensure more effective tax policies, prevent economic shocks, and accommodate evolving market dynamics.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal disrupts flights and buses
The return of the hostages, triggered deep shock in Israel, prompting at least half a million people to take to the streets.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Japan Open: Zii Jia suffers shocking first-round exit
Lee Zii Jia was knocked out in the Japan Open 2024's first round by France's Alex Lanier in Yokohama today.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
American Cole Hocker delivered one of the all-time Olympic shocks when he won the 1,500 metres gold.
Wed Aug 07 2024
'Just little kids': Taylor Swift's message after shocking UK stabbings
A 17-year-old male in police custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after incident at "Taylor Swift yoga and dance workshop".
Tue Jul 30 2024
New Zealand to apologise after enquiry finds 200,000 children and vulnerable adults abused in care
The inquiry detailed a litany of abuses in state and faith-based care, including rape, sterilisation and electric shocks.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Israel supreme court rules religious seminary students must be drafted to military
The decree likely to send shockwaves through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
If not treated promptly, it can lead to soft tissue damage, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure and multi-organ failure.
Tue Jun 18 2024
EXPLAINER - What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call?
Here is what the parliamentary elections could mean for France.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Macron calls shock French elections after far-right rout
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a parliamentary election, with the first round on June 30.
Mon Jun 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera
The Malaysian economy is operating in a geo economy and geo-political contexts are swooning, indeed, filled with shocking surprises.
Thu May 23 2024
Ulu Tiram police station attack shocks nation
IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said seven individuals had been detained so far.
Fri May 17 2024
Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot.
Mon May 13 2024
South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock
In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.
Thu May 09 2024
Soccer - Everton deal Liverpool big blow with shock 2-0 derby victory
Everton's first derby victory in more than 13 years prevented Liverpool from climbing level with Arsenal at top of the league table.
Thu Apr 25 2024
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