Seven & i stock surges after report of Couche-Tard raising buyout bid by 20 pct
In Japan, more than money is at stake in Alimentation Couche-Tard's bid to take over 7-Eleven, the largest convenience chain.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Biden says he's 'passing the torch' to defend democracy in speech from Oval Office
Joe Biden said he was stepping aside to allow a new generation to take over in his first public remarks since ending his re-election bid.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill
Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency will take over the functions of relevant agencies at the country's entry points.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman USJT take over probe into viral photographs
Bukit Aman USJT now leads the investigation into viral images showing Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin's injuries, under the Official Secrets Act.
Tue Jul 02 2024
NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss
Rutte will take over on Oct. 1 from Jens Stoltenberg of Norway, who is stepping down after a decade in the post.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion
Political groups appeared to get nearer to finalising a transition council set to take over from an absent government.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Ecuador roiled by on-air take-over of TV studio by gunmen, other violence
The take-over of TC's studio in Guayaquil was broadcast live for about 20 minutes, as gunmen accosted staffers huddling on the floor.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Company director fails in bid to strike out corruption charge in connection with KL Tower take-over
The director is charged for offering a bribe of RM500,000 a year for 15 years to Tan Sri Annuar Musa in connection with the take-over.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Singapore names 3 candidates for presidential election
Whomever wins will take over from Singapore's first female president, Halimah Yacob.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Rise, change support to Unity Government, Terengganu people told
We were defeated before, but this time PH and BN will take over Terengganu, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Exclusive: Manchester United discusses granting exclusivity to Qatari Sheikh in $6 billion-plus sale - Sources
While a deal remains uncertain, the development represents a major milestone in the efforts of Sheikh Jassim to take over the iconic sports brand.
Fri Jun 16 2023
AI technology will not be able to completely take over journalists' jobs
Namanzee Harris said humans have a special ability to make humanistic assessments and judgments which the AI did not possess.
Thu May 25 2023
Govt to solve water woes in Kelantan, Sabah despite huge expenditure - PM
Anwar said he had negotiated the matter with Sabah CM Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Kelantan MB Datuk Ahmad Yakob that the federal government has to take over the responsibility of solving the problems.
Mon May 15 2023
BTS agency HYBE seeks to take over K-pop rival SM Entertainment
The move will make HYBE the largest shareholder of SM Entertainment as it takes over a 14.8% share in its rival purchased from an 18.4% stake held by the previous largest shareholder and SM founder.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Apple CEO Tim Cook to take over 40 pct pay cut this year
Technology giant Apple is cutting chief executive Tim Cook's compensation by more than 40 pct, citing investor guidance and a request from Cook himself to adjust his pay.
Fri Jan 13 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