France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ceremony
French government and Olympics officials are seeking a creative solution to allow Sounkamba Sylla to wear her hijab at the opening ceremony.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Students affected by floods allowed to wear casual clothes to school - JPN
The Kelantan Education Department (JPN) is giving flexibility to students affected by floods to attend school in casual clothing when schools reopen on Jan 2.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Olympics - UN body questions French move to bar its athletes from wearing hijab at Paris 2024
The UN human rights office said: "no one should impose on a woman what she needs to wear, or not wear."
Thu Sep 28 2023
New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand will no longer have to wear a face mask in health care facilities or isolate for seven days after contracting the virus.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Wearing of face masks on public transport, in hospitals not compulsory from July 5
Under the revised SOP only COVID-19 positive individuals and those handling them are required to wear face masks in healthcare facilities.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1
In high risk places such as hospitals, administrators can decide whether to require staff and visitors to wear masks, John Lee said.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Rishi Sunak fined for failing to wear seatbelt
British PM Rishi Sunak has been issued with a fixed penalty notice by police for failing to wear a seatbelt while filming a social media clip in the back of a moving car.
Sat Jan 21 2023
How 'warming stripes' became the new symbol of global warming
Are you ready to wear a T-shirt made from old curtains, a jacket that had a previous life as an upholstery fabric?
Sun Nov 27 2022
Electors in traditional, superhero costume an attraction at polling centres
Mohd Khairul said he had long harboured the desire to wear the traditional costume when going to the polls to exercise his right as a voter.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Would you spend your dough on a handbag made of stale bread?
It's above all sustainable and responsible, a perfect way to wear your green credentials on your sleeve.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Australia lifts mask mandate for airports amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Australian government said travellers will still be required to wear masks on planes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wed Jun 15 2022
South Korea drops outdoor mask rule but many prefer to keep them on
People are still required to wear masks indoors, and at outdoor events with 50 attendants or more, such as at rallies, concerts and sports stadiums.
Mon May 02 2022
Face masks compulsory in school indoor areas, except in certain situations - Radzi
It is compulsory to wear face masks in indoor areas at school premises, except in certain situations, from May 1, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Aidilfitri prayers allowed at full capacity - Khairy
All mosques and surau are allowed to hold Aidilfitri special prayers according to their actual capacity but congregants are required to wear face masks while at the premises and during prayer.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Wearing face mask in public is still mandatory - Police
A viral circular stating that police will not issue summonses for those who fail to wear a mask in public in conjunction with the month of Ramadan and the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration is untrue.
Thu Apr 21 2022
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