Olympics - Weather forecaster sees rain 'disaster' for opening ceremony
More than 300,000 spectators are expected to line the banks of the River Seine when the athletes parade through the heart of Paris.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Hong Kong organiser to partly refund Inter Miami tickets after Messi backlash
The match in Hong Kong drew 40,000 fans, with some spectators paying up to nearly HK$5,000 ($640) per ticket.
Fri Feb 09 2024
GP Malaysia draws 182,912 spectators, SIC to focus on improving track surface
SIC will now focus on making the track better based on the recommendations of Dorna Sports and the International Motorcycle Federation.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Tear gas, locked gates led to Indonesian soccer stampede, spectators say
The chaos that erupted in the soccer-mad Southeast Asian country left 125 dead and more than 400 injured.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Spectators mesmerised by RMAF airshow at Dataran Merdeka
RMAF assets roaring through the sky in conjunction with the National Day parade captivated thousands of spectators at the Dataran Merdeka today.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Manchester City wants to revolutionise fan experiences with a virtual stadium in the metaverse
Their aim is to create a virtual replica of the club's stadium in a bid to offer spectators new thrills in the metaverse.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Olympics - Under 100,000 spectators have attended Beijing Games, organiser says
The crowds were generally far smaller than the 30 pct capacity an International Olympic Committee official had earlier said was hoped for.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Beijing Olympics to bring in more spectators
Beijing Organising Committee for the Winter Olympics did not specify how many more spectators it will add to the events.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Malaysia Cup: Up to 20,000 spectators allowed in states under Phase Four of PPN
The Malaysian Football League has confirmed that 50 per cent of the venue capacity allowed to spectators for the 2021 Malaysia Cup matches.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Could sports events soon be broadcast in 3D?
To offer a more immersive experience, the firm is using real-time 3D rendering to bring spectators even closer to the action.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Malaysia Cup: Spectators allowed into stadiums from Oct 29
The Malaysia Football League (MFL) has confirmed that the 2021 Malaysia Cup campaign will begin to admit spectators from Oct 29.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Pop royalty in world-spanning gigs for climate, vaccines
Tens of thousands of spectators are due to attend the biggest concerts, on the condition of vaccination proof or negative COVID tests.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Tokyo Paralympic organisers to weigh allowing spectators at games on Monday - Reports
Spectators are expected to be banned from entering stadiums in Tokyo, Chiba and Saitama prefectures.
Sat Aug 14 2021
FACTBOX - Five financial implications of the Olympics
The close of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics does not mean the end of financial questions surrounding an event that went ahead without spectators.
Sun Aug 08 2021
At an Olympics without spectators, noisy delegations make up for absent fans
The Olympics may officially be without supporters but at venues across Tokyo national delegations have brought the noise.
Tue Jul 27 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