Surfing - Olympic surfers score with 'awesome' floating athlete's village
Paris 2024 will house most surfers on the 126-meter Aranui 5, anchored 10 km from the Teahupo'o venue in a lagoon.
Fri Jul 26 2024
55 years after first moon landing when a 'small step for man' became a 'giant leap for mankind'
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin traveled to the lunar surface and became the first humans to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Venus has more volcanism than previously known, new analysis finds
Scientists analysis has spotted evidence of eruptions at two additional sites on the surface of Earth's inhospitable planetary neighbor.
Fri May 31 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting
Of the 72 pct of the earth's surface covered by water, only one pct is accessible and useable for drinking water and sanitation needs.
Mon May 20 2024
As deep freeze grips the South, North Carolina gators chill out
The creatures had suspended themselves with their snouts just above the frozen surface of their ponds in order to "brumate".
Tue Jan 23 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
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts for the third time this year
The base of the volcano's crater that are generating lava flows on the surface of the crater floor.
Tue Sep 12 2023
US caver who became trapped 1,000 metres deep in Turkey is moved halfway to surface
More than 150 rescuers have been working for days to rescue Mark Dickey from the country's third deepest cave.
Mon Sep 11 2023
Japan launches 'moon sniper' lunar lander SLIM into space
Dubbed the "moon sniper", Japan aims to land SLIM within 100 metres of its target site on the lunar surface.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia
Hurricane Idalia plowed into Florida's Gulf Coast with howling winds, torrential rains and pounding surf.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Moon rover exits India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft to explore lunar surface
The Ch-3 Rover ramped down from the Lander and India took a walk on the moon!, the Indian Space Research Organisation said.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Russia's first lunar mission in 47 years smashes into the moon in failure
The apparatus moved into an unpredictable orbit and ceased to exist as a result of a collision with the surface of the Moon, Roskosmos said.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Muse concert does not affect SNBJ pitch replacement work - PSM
Mohd Faidz Sanusi said he surface of the SNBJ pitch which is covered in sand will be protected with a 'pitch cover' throughout the concert.
Wed Jul 26 2023
China plans to send two rockets for crewed moon landing
Both rockets will enter the moon's orbit, one carrying spacecraft that will land on the surface and the other transporting the astronauts.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Titanic sub: Victims' families could still sue despite liability waivers
The passengers of the submersible journey to 12,500 feet (3,810 meters) below the surface, are believed to have signed liability waivers.
Fri Jun 23 2023
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