Brazil soccer legend Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle
Pele was admitted to hospital to re-evaluate his cancer treatment.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Urinary infection prolongs Pele's stay in hospital
Brazilian soccer legend Pele has a urinary infection and will be kept in hospital for longer than his doctors planned.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Soccer: Pele expects to leave hospital in 'a few days'
Brazilian soccer great Pele said he would be home from hospital in a few days after undergoing chemotherapy as part of his treatment following an operation to remove a colon tumor.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Brazilian soccer legend Pele leaves hospital
Legendary Brazilian soccer star Pele was discharged from a hospital in Sao Paulo on Thursday after nearly a month of treatment.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Mara and Dona: Argentine twins a living tribute to soccer great
Diego Maradona has a living tribute: twin nine-year-old girls, Mara and Dona, named after the soccer legend who died this week.
Sat Nov 28 2020
Pele suing Samsung for $30 million over lookalike ad
Soccer legend Pele claims Samsung knowingly used a lookalike in a newspaper ad and has hired the same law firm used by Michael Jordan.
Thu Mar 31 2016
David Beckham named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive'
Retired English soccer star David Beckham, an international celebrity both on and off the field, was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive," on Tuesday.
Wed Nov 18 2015
Pele to leave hospital Tuesday: clinic
Brazilian soccer legend Pele has recovered well from his kidney ailment and can leave the hospital on Tuesday, the Sao Paulo clinic that has been treating him for two weeks said Monday.
Mon Dec 08 2014
M'sian soccer legend Wong Choon Wah dies
Former national midfielder Wong Choong Wah passed away due to a heart attack, Friday morning.
Fri Jan 31 2014
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