Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria
A fuel tanker overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded.
Thu Oct 17 2024
World leaders to meet at UN amid threat of Gaza, Ukraine war spillovers
The wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan are going to be the three main crisis-points in focus at the General Assembly, says UN.
Thu Sep 19 2024
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Oil spill: Clean-up on beaches of Sungai Rengit, Teluk Ramuna starts today
Ling Tian Soon said the clean-up work on both beaches was done with coordination from various parties and agencies.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Singapore authorities in contact with Malaysian counterparts over oil spill
The clean up operation in parts of Singapore waters and shore are still ongoing almost a week after the incident.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Anger at Turkish government spills over at earthquake anniversary vigil
More than 10,000 people gathered to hold a vigil, as some protested what they called government negligence in the aftermath.
Tue Feb 06 2024
New study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times
Evolutionary analysis showed these white-tailed deer viruses originated from at least 109 independent spillovers from humans.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Anwar-Musk meeting to have spillover effect on Malaysia's EV journey - Economist
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said any forthcoming commitment arising from the meeting will provide the Malaysian EV industry with a big boost.
Tue Jul 11 2023
With pails and mugs, Philippine residents clean up oil spill
Residents with the help of Philippine coast guard crew, collected debris soaked in oil and wiped thick sludge from rocks along the shore.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Semenyih, Bukit Tampoi LRAs shut down yesterday due to odour pollution
The Semenyih and Bukit Tampoi LRAs were shut down yesterday following the discovery of an odour flow originating from the location where a perfume oil spill had occurred on Dec 24, 2022.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Huge Berlin aquarium bursts, spilling 1,500 fish onto road
The AquaDom was the world's largest freestanding cylindrical aquarium at 14 metres (46ft) in height.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Spilt Gravy On Rice bags Best Film Award at FFM32
Held for the first time outside of the Klang Valley, FFM32 which took place at Encore Melaka had 22 award categories.
Sat Dec 03 2022
At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums
The World Cup in the Middle East has become a showcase for the political tensions crisscrossing one of the world's most volatile regions.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Kota Tinggi hit by flash floods
Yesterday, the water in Sungai Muar spilled its banks and caused flooding in the low-lying areas.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Govt focuses on mitigating spillover effect on nation's economy
According to MoF, the conflict has made it more difficult to support economic growth while controlling price increment.
Fri Oct 07 2022
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