Death toll from Ethiopian landslides jumps to 229, official says
Heavy rain caused a landslide in Gofa, Southern Ethiopia, burying people Sunday night, then a second slide hit rescuers Monday morning.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Births in China slide 10% to hit their lowest on record
A drop that comes despite a slew of govt efforts to support parents, amid increasing alarm that China become demographically imbalanced.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Kuala Terengganu by-election slides into battle of state election
The Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election must not be sidelined as it is also caught in the heat of the state elections.
Sat Jul 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] The Ringgit's slide: Shattered confidence due to flip-flopping
To restore confidence, the government must provide more transparency and predictability in its decision-making.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Turkey's lira slides, dollar bonds tumble as presidential runoff looms
The lira held near a two-month low, its sovereign dollar bonds tumbled and the cost of insuring exposure to the country's debt spiked as the presidential election appeared headed for a runoff.
Mon May 15 2023
Factbox: Foreign states evacuate citizens from Sudan
Here's the status of some evacuations, as Sudan slides into a conflict between the army and a paramilitary group.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Batang Kali landslide: Death toll at Malaysia campsite rises to 23, 10 still missing
Of the 94 people caught in the slide, 61 were safe and 10 still missing, according to JBPM.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Ringgit slides further against US dollar
The US' inflation is currently rising at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, a dealer said.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Sea turtles return to Thailand's shores during pandemic
The turtle's nesting was spotted in November by scientists. In about two months, the 100 eggs will hatch and babies will slide towards the sea, guided by the moonlight.
Fri Dec 24 2021
The curious case of a map and a disappearing Taiwan minister at U.S. democracy summit
Friday's slide show by Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang caused consternation among US officials.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Duterte government's approval slides as Philippines election season starts
Duterte is allowed only one term in office and cannot seek re-election for the presidency.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Landslide at Kemensah Heights may be due to underground water flow - Fire and Rescue Department
Wan Md Razali said the flow of the underground water caused the soil structure to slide.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Deepfake: After early abuses, a way to make work communication more fun
No more presentation slides or insipid meetings: employees can create their own virtual double for a more positive use of the technology.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Exclusive: Some 350,000 people in Ethiopia's Tigray in famine - UN document
Analysis found millions across Tigray required "urgent food and agriculture/livelihoods support to avert further slides towards famine.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Merkel's party slides in poll as anger grows over virus management
The Greens were the biggest winner, up 3 points at 21 pct, while the other main parties stayed unchanged.
Wed Mar 17 2021
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