Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route
Vladimir Putin called Xi Jinping his "dear friend" and heaped praise on the Belt and Road Initiative for bringing the world together.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Russia's Putin plays piano as he awaits talks with Xi
While waiting for his bilateral with Xi to begin, Putin played passages from Soviet-era songs about Moscow and St Petersburg.
Mon May 15 2017
I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure - Najib
He said with local ownership being preserved, the infrastructure would bring more trade and opportunity to the people, thousands of new jobs, improved living standards and prosperity.
Sat May 13 2017
U.S. complains to China about North Korea's attendance at Silk Road summit
Inviting North Korea sent the wrong message at a time when the world was trying to pressure Pyongyang over its repeated missile and nuclear tests.
Sat May 13 2017
Diplomatic ties with China: PM Najib creates history - Annuar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is creating history in diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China and not selling off the country, said UMNO Information chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Sat Nov 05 2016
US to auction $1.6 million of bitcoin from various cases
The US government said it plans to auction over 2,700 bitcoins that were forfeited during several cases, several of which stemmed from investigations of the online black market known as Silk Road.
Tue Aug 09 2016
China bypasses U.S. 'New Silk Road' with two of its own
China's ever-growing clout in Asia is challenging the influence of the United States.
Tue Oct 15 2013
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024