French unions plan June 6 protests against Macron and his pension law
French trade unions announced on Tuesday a new nationwide day of protests on June 6 against President Emmanuel Macron's decision to increase the retirement age by two years to 64.
Tue May 02 2023
France to witness 12th nationwide strike against Macron's pension law
Opinion polls show a wide majority of voters still oppose pushing retirement age by two years to 64.
Thu Apr 13 2023
New protests against Macron and his pension bill amid warnings of violence
Protests against President Emmanuel Macron's plans to delay retirement age by two years to 64 enters its tenth nationwide day of strikes.
Tue Mar 28 2023
France's Macron faces another test with no-confidence vote on pension reform Monday
Macron's overhaul raises the pension age by two years to 64, which the government says is essential to ensure the system does not go bust.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Anger as French government pushes through pension change without vote
The move will ensure the bill raising the retirement age by two years to 64 - is adopted after weeks of protests and fractious debate.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Nationwide strike in France against Macron's pension reform
The government wants to raise the retirement age by two years to 64.
Thu Jan 19 2023
France to raise legal retirement age to 64 by 2030
Elisabeth Borne laid out on Tuesday details of the country's controversial pension reform plan, progressively raising the legal retirement age to 64 and proposing a minimum pension for all retirees.
Wed Jan 11 2023
Flood situation improves, victims in Johor, Melaka dropping
The number of flood victims who are still sheltering at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Johor and Melaka this evening has dropped to 649 people compared to 720 this morning.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Death toll from collapsed Florida condo tower rises to 64
The confirmed death toll in the collapse of a Miami-area condominium tower rose to 64 on Thursday after crews recovered 10 more bodies.
Fri Jul 09 2021
COVID: 6,849 new cases, Selangor again top with 2,558
A total of 6,849 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Malaysia today compared with 5,671 yesterday, bringing the cumulative figure to 646,411 cases, said Health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Jun 11 2021
Indonesia's COVID-19 tally rises to 64,958 cases, death toll at 3,241
Yurianto said, the total number of infections also rose to 64,958 cases after 1,209 new cases were reported overnight.
Mon Jul 06 2020
Former contractor claimed trial to 64 charges of rape, unnatural sex
A former contractor was charged in the Sessions Court here today with 64 counts of raping and performing unnatural sex.
Fri Jul 03 2020
Number of flood evacuees in Johor drops to 640
Muar still has the highest number of flood victims at 223 people from 61 families, followed by Batu Pahat with 211 people from 45 families while Pontian recorded 206 victims from 55 families.
Wed Jun 24 2020
'Datuk' among 22 fined for eating durian at stall
All 21 individuals, aged 30 to 64 years, and a 54-year-old durian seller at the stall, were each fined RM1,000 for flouting the CMCO.
Sat May 30 2020
Israel airstrikes kill 14 in Gaza on third day of campaign
Israeli pounded Gaza City with more airstrikes on Thursday, bringing the total number of dead from Tuesday to 64.
Thu Jul 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