Warm welcome for first group of Malaysian haj pilgrims in Makkah
A warm welcome with sprinkled rose petals and prayers, and served with various sweets and zamzam water.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Japanese giant wants soy sauce to be the 'ketchup of India'
Japanese food giant Kikkoman hopes to persuade Indians to use soy sauce in curries, sweets and everything in between.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Additive used in sweets and cakes not safe - EU watchdog
A widely-used additive known as the artificial colouring E171 on food labels, should "no longer be considered safe" for consumption.
Sat May 08 2021
Chocolate's sweet history on display at New York museum
Choco-Story New York, created by pastry chef and chocolatier Jacques Torres, opened in March at Torres' flagship sweets store in Manhattan.
Fri May 12 2017
Education ministry never issued circular on drug-laced sweets - Chong
Deputy Education Minister Senator Datuk Chong Sin Woon has denied that the Education Ministry issued a circular on the selling of drug-laced candy at schools.
Mon Feb 06 2017
New Desserts You Have To Taste
Get on the dessert bandwagon with these trendy new foodie spots in KL
Thu Jun 23 2016
Ramadan in Iraq: the sweets that breaks the fast
Tuesday marked the first day of Ramadan for many here, and Iraqis scrambled to purchase their favorite treats as the daylong fast came to an end.
Wed Jun 08 2016
Best Shops For Baked Goods In KL
Bread making is more about the culture; it’s not a café lifestyle but appreciating great craftsmanship.
Fri May 13 2016
23 dead in Pakistan after eating poisoned sweets: officials
At least 23 people have died and dozens of others fell ill in central Pakistan after eating sweets which police suspect were tainted with pesticides, officials said Monday.
Mon Apr 25 2016
Fantastical Online Cake Shops in Malaysia
Let them eat cake! Here are some great special order cake shops that are perfect for any occasion.
Wed Apr 20 2016
'Chittu urundai' - a Deepavali rare gem
The makers of this Indian delicacy claims that it is uneasy to find the sweetmeat as the tradition of making it was slowly diminishing.
Tue Oct 21 2014
'Pinup' baker with gothic tastes is Instagrammer du jour
It takes creativity, a flair for the macabre and great hair to be able to stand out from the hundreds of thousands of Instagrammers.
Tue Jul 08 2014
Sharon's death sparks joy in Sabra, Shatila massacre camps
Adel Makki rushed into the street in Beirut's Shatila Palestinian refugee camp to hand out sweets when he learned of the death of Sharon.
Sun Jan 12 2014
Budget 2014: BN MP says 'no' to BR1M
Pulai parliamentarian Nur Jazlan Mohamed said giving out direct payments could become "addictive like sweets" for the rakyat.
Fri Oct 25 2013
Small portions of snacks are just satisfying
If you love to snack, a new study suggests that smaller portions of your favorite chips or sweets are just as satisfying as larger ones.
Sat Feb 02 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