Malaysia recorded more than 1.4 mln arrivals from China as of June this year
The introduction of visa-free entry for Chinese travellers has spurred inquiries and bookings to Malaysia from China.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Ex-TikTok executive claims she was fired for reporting sex, age bias
Katie Puris also claims TikTok refused to grant her leave to address medical conditions spurred by the stress and pressure of her job.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest soaring prices
Weeks of strikes for higher wages at oil refineries spurred demands for a general strike.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Taipei Metro to trial free sanitary products for women
The move was spurred by a recent push in some neighbouring Asian countries to tackle "period poverty"
Fri Oct 14 2022
At least 15 killed as anti-UN protests flare in east Congo
The protests were spurred by complaints that UN mission has failed to protect civilians against militia violence which has raged for years.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Expo 2020 Dubai helps Malaysia's quest to boost investment, trade, business opportunities
The six-month Expo 2020 Dubai, which concluded on March 31, 2022 in a spectacular closing ceremony, has spurred Malaysia's journey and success in boosting investment, trade and business opportunities.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Spurred by reopening, more migrants head for US-Mexico border
Hundreds of migrants have arrived at Mexican border cities like Tijuana, hoping the reset will make it easier to cross and seek US asylum.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean
Language learning app Duolingo Inc said the nine-part thriller spurred both beginners and existing students hoping to improve their skills.
Tue Oct 12 2021
US coronavirus hospitalisations hit eight-month high over 100,000
A resurgence of COVID-19 spurred by the highly contagious Delta variant strains the nation's health care system.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Japan to extend COVID-19 "state of emergency" lockdown through mid-Sept - Report
The current state of emergency is due to expire on Aug. 31, but a continuing surge in coronavirus cases has spurred calls to extend it.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Spurred by pandemic, Barcelona backs greener, car-free future
The project illustrates how the pandemic has influenced urban planning across the world.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Meet 'pink rider' Nur Atika - Malaysia's first, youngest woman motorsports team owner
A deep passion for two-wheel motorsports has spurred Nur Atika Azwar to form her own team to compete in the 2021 Cub Prix Championship, the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) and Drag Racing.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Post-COVID recovery for Islamic finance on back of digitalisation, fintech - Expert
Islamic finance is set for a turnaround post-COVID-19, spurred by several factors including digitalisation, said an industry expert.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Australia says inquiry spurred by rape allegations to report findings in November
Three female employees of PM Scott Morrison's Liberal party last month said they had been raped by the same man in 2019 and 2020.
Fri Mar 05 2021
'Strangled by debt': Coronavirus deepens Cambodia's loan crisis
Trapped under a mountain of crippling debt, Cambodian farmer Roeurn Reth fears she will have to sell her land to repay microfinance loans that have ballooned due to pandemic-spurred job losses.
Sun Nov 15 2020
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