Seoul city finds toxic substances in products from Temu and Shein apps
The products have been found to contain toxic substances up to 229 times higher than permitted levels.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Bangladesh accepts court ruling to cut state job quotas after unrest, eases curfew
Govt eases curfew to contain unrest, lifting it for specific hours to buy essentials; offices reopen for a few hours.
Wed Jul 24 2024
MOH halts sales of Everest Fish Curry Masala, MDH Curry Powder
The Everest Fish Curry Masala and MDH Curry Powder are believed to contain ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic substance.
Tue May 28 2024
Trying to contain China will only fuel its grievances, says Malaysian PM
The obstacles being placed against China's economic and technological advancement will only further accentuate such grievances.
Thu Mar 07 2024
More children targeted by paedophiles online: Watchdog
IWF received 392,660 reports of possible abuse images on websites in 2023, of which 275,655 were found to contain such material.
Wed Jan 17 2024
MoH revokes notification of four cosmetics products
The four cosmetic products were found to contain scheduled poisons and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia.
Wed Dec 06 2023
MOH revokes notification for five cosmetic products
The Health Ministry has revoked the notification of five cosmetic products as they were found to contain scheduled poisons.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Authorities try to contain anger in aftermath of Libya floods
Communications went down, some journalists were pushed out and a UN aid team was blocked from the flood-hit city of Derna.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Two cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poisons - Health DG
'Beaute Treatment Cream' and 'Beaute Nite Cream', found to contain scheduled poisons and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Hundreds of shops gutted in market fire in Bangladesh
It took six hours for military forces and firefighters to contain the blaze, which spread quickly in the Mohammadpur market, officials said.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Dozens of patients evacuated as Greece wildfires burn for fourth day
Hundreds of firefighters have been struggling to contain the blaze that broke out near Alexandroupolis.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Thousands evacuated in raging wildfire on Spain's Tenerife island
Firefighters struggled to contain a wildfire that broke out in a mountainous national park that has extended for 41 km.
Fri Aug 18 2023
Customs scores major drug bust, seizes 88 kg cocaine worth RM17.6 mil at KLIA Air Cargo Complex
The team from the Narcotics Branch seized four boxes containing 995 glass bottles containing capsules suspected to contain cocaine.
Mon Aug 07 2023
French riots spread in third night of unrest over police shooting
Emmanuel Macron fought to contain a mounting crisis triggered by the deadly police shooting of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent.
Fri Jun 30 2023
MoH revokes notification of six cosmetic products found to contain poison
The use of products containing these ingredients without the supervision of health professionals can cause unwanted side effects.
Wed Mar 22 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