Sudden crowd surge at narrow 4-metre-wide downward alley blamed for deadliest stampede
A sudden surge of Halloween crowds instantly packed a narrow 4-metre-wide downhill alley in Seoul's Itaewon district, resulted in the deadliest stampede in South Korea.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Government to find solutions to rising construction cost - Ismail Sabri
The government is determined to find solutions to the sudden surge in construction costs as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as it is affecting house prices.
Fri Apr 29 2022
COVID: Practise self-lockdown to prevent infection - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin has urged the public to practice self-lockdown so as to prevent a sudden surge in COVID-19 infections, with cases currently exceeding 6,000 daily.
Sun May 23 2021
One educational institution each in Johor, Kelantan placed under EMCO - Ismail Sabri
One educational institution each in Johor and Kelantan will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from tomorrow until May 6 following a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Chicken supply unable to respond to sudden surges in demand
The increase in demand for chicken is also due to other competing protein food price, such as that of fish and meat, which is beyond our control.
Wed Jul 10 2013
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