[COLUMNIST] Gegenpressing stalled pathway: The urgency of Malaysia’s 5G transition
Malaysia must expedite its 5G Dual Wholesale Network transition to break the monopoly and align with global trends.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas expected to restart
Stalled talks aimed at securing a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas are expected to restart in earnest in Qatar as soon as Sunday.
Sat Mar 16 2024
Hamas chief blames Israel for stalled ceasefire talks, leaves door open
Hamas said Israel hadn't given a commitment to end its military offensive, pull out its forces and allow displaced Palestinians to return.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Couple killed in motorcycle crash with stalled vehicle
The impact of the crash resulted in the victims being flung to the right side of the road and they were hit by a passing car.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Israel to bring in 65,000 foreign building workers to replace Palestinians
Israel said it will bring in the foreign workers from India, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan to resume construction stalled since Oct. 7
Mon Feb 05 2024
ASEAN diplomats meet to review stalled Myanmar peace plan
ASEAN can only steam forward in full power if we can ensure a peaceful and lasting solution in Myanmar, Indonesia's Retno Marsudi said.
Mon Sep 04 2023
India's stalled monsoon to gain momentum in 3-4 days-weather officials
The monsoon delivers nearly 70pct of the rain needed to water its farms and recharge reservoirs and aquifers.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Firefighting tanker plane in deadly Australia crash likely stalled - Final report
The accident occurred during the country's worst fire season on record when RFS had up to 130 aircraft a day working to put out fires.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Russia's almost month-old assault on Ukraine has stalled along most fronts, failing to seize any major city or topple the government.
Tue Mar 22 2022
INSIGHT - That sinking feeling: Poor nations struggle with UN climate fund
Bureaucracy and a blizzard of information requests have stalled applications to the UN Green Climate Fund over projects.
Sun Nov 14 2021
US nuclear envoy visits S.Korea amid N.Korea missile tension, stalled talks
Special Representative Sung Kim's visit came days after North Korea fired a new submarine-launched ballistic missile.
Sat Oct 23 2021
North Korea derides South's submarine-launched missile as clumsy, rudimentary
Both N. Korea and S.Korea have been developing increasingly sophisticated weapons amid stalled efforts to ease tension on the peninsula.
Mon Sep 20 2021
US envoy says no hostile intent toward North Korea, calls for talks
Noh said the pair discussed possible humanitarian aid to North Korea, as well as ways to restart stalled denuclearisation talks.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Nintendo partners with Pokemon Go maker Niantic on Pikmin app
The partnership could breathe life into Nintendo's stalled mobile ambitions after the firm struggled to replicate the appeal of Pokemon Go.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Malaysia's Axiata Group shelves plans for sale of stake in tower unit
Talks about the sale of a stake for more than $500 million have stalled after a military coup in Myanmar.
Thu Feb 25 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