Fastest, highest, longest: Five records set by UAE
From the world's tallest building to the deepest diving pool, the UAE, which turns 50 today, has a love of setting records.
Thu Dec 02 2021
'Freedom Tower' - the skyscraper symbolising New York's resilience
The skyscraper that replaced the Twin Towers in New York's skyline is America's tallest building at 1,776 feet.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Man arrested scaling tallest building in Paris
The unnamed climber, who used no harnesses or other aids, was detained after he got to the top of the 210-metre (690 feet) office block.
Sat Sep 19 2020
TRX's Signature Tower GDV estimated at RM3.5b
The centrepiece landmark is expected to be the 15th tallest building in the world at 1,440 feet or 438.9 metres tall.
Sat Apr 30 2016
New York lights World Trade Center red, white and blue
New York lit One World Trade Center, the tallest building in America, red, white and blue in solidarity with France after attackers killed at least 120 people in Paris.
Sat Nov 14 2015
China gives new twist to world's second tallest building
The world's second tallest building, Shanghai Tower, will soon open with a twisted triangular "outer skin" around a circular core.
Mon Jun 22 2015
Guinness World Records offers behind the scenes look at the world's tallest building
Guinness World Records has released a short film exploring the architecture behind the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Wed Dec 10 2014
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