Gaza and a ceasefire slip out of focus as Lebanon conflict rages
Palestinians fear Lebanon's crisis is shifting focus from Gaza, where Israeli strikes killed dozens this week.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Ringgit opens higher against weakening US dollar
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped 0.31 per cent to 101.366.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Soil slip occured at sinkhole location previously - KL police chief
Police said the search for the Indian woman who was swallowed by today's sinkhole needed to be carried out with precision planning.
Fri Aug 23 2024
DPM Zahid apologises for verbal slip-up at ‘Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin’ rally
Based on several viral video clips, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was seen mistakenly chanting 'Long live Israel' during his speech.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Biden mixes Harris with Trump, insists he is staying in the presidential race
Biden also mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as "President Putin" at the NATO summit in Washington, drawing gasps from those in the room.
Fri Jul 12 2024
MITI minister to elaborate on Malaysia's IMD competitiveness ranking
Malaysia has slipped by seven places to rank at 34th out of 67 countries in the IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking 2024.
Thu Jun 20 2024
European countries' recognition of Palestine deepens Israeli isolation
Israel slips further into international isolation after three European countries decided to recognise a Palestinian state.
Fri May 31 2024
Ringgit weakens at opening as economic data continue to prop up US dollar
The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar when the market opened today, as positive US economic data points continued to support the greenback.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Tennis: Djokovic puzzled as leaf-blowers needed at slippery Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic's match was delayed for over an hour as ball boys took to using leaf blowers to dry the grass.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Zii Jia's ranking continues to fall, Tang Jie-ee Wei climb four spots
Lee Zii Jia who decided to take a short break following a disappointing run recently, slipped to 14th position
Tue Jun 27 2023
Zii Jia's name missing from BWF's top 10 world ranking list
Based on the list by BWF, Zii Jia who was in 10th spot previously, slipped to 11th spot while China's Li Shi Feng moved into the 10th spot.
Wed Jun 14 2023
Aaron-Wooi Yik drop one spot in world ranking
Reigning men's doubles world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik slipped one rung down to third spot in world rankings.
Wed May 31 2023
Man dies after falling into 20m-deep ravine near Genting Highlands
Mohd Saufi Zakaria said the victim was surveying the hillslope to find a suitable spot to carry out piping works when he slipped and fell.
Tue May 23 2023
Ringgit slips further against US dollar on market uncertainty
The ringgit was traded mostly lower against a basket of major currencies this morning.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Bursa Malaysia opens lower, tracking Wall Street
At 9.06 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI slipped 5.62 points to 1,480.92 from 1,486.54 last Friday.
Tue Nov 29 2022
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