Campaigns kick off for Japan's General Election
Campaigning for Japan's Oct 27 general election kicked off Tuesday with 465 seats up for contest across single-member districts and proportional representation, reported Xinhua.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Doctor expected to plead guilty in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
Dr. Mark Chavez has signed an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to a single felony count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.
Thu Oct 03 2024
No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1 - Nga
Starting October 1, 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy chains will stop providing single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Liek Hou secures Malaysia's maiden gold in Paris 2024
Cheah Liek Hou has defended his men's singles SU5 (physical impairment) Paralympic gold medal, bagging Malaysia's first at the Games.
Tue Sep 03 2024
5G rollout to continue in second half of 2024 - HLIB
HLIB reiterated that a second 5G network by Entity B would likely be superior, cheaper, have more compatibility and seamless.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Motor racing - Tearful Hamilton ends long wait with record British win
With his win in front of a record-breaking crowd of 164,000, Lewis Hamilton became the first driver with nine wins at a single circuit.
Mon Jul 08 2024
WikiLeaks' Assange set to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge
Assange agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defence documents.
Tue Jun 25 2024
India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election
The voter turnout was possibly lower in the initial phases because there was no single major issue to draw voters out, analysts said.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Microsoft investment is company's largest single investment ever in Malaysia - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the investment will greatly support the government's focus on developing AI capacity in the country.
Thu May 02 2024
GfK’s radio audience measurement is the single measurement in Malaysia
Astro Radio continues to be the No. 1 local radio with approximately 20.2 million weekly listeners.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Single mother is first woman khalwat offender to be whipped in Terengganu
The woman was charged with being with a 40-year-old man who was not her husband in a house in Kemaman.
Wed Apr 17 2024
MOSTI to launch Single Window Initiative to strengthen Malaysia's startup ecosystem
The government is committed to making the country a hub for startups.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Soccer - Computers say Arsenal won't win title, on the pitch they look like champions in waiting
Arsenal have scored 20 times in their last five away league games in which they conceded not a single goal.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Sivasangari cruises into Land semis in Cleveland
The world number 16 women's singles player beat England's Alicia Mead in 23 minutes in the quarter-finals.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Miley Cyrus hit 'Flowers' named best-selling single of 2023 in IFPI chart
The emotional disco-tinged breakup anthem got the coveted IFPI Global Single Award for 2023 just weeks after picking up two Grammys.
Tue Feb 27 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