Hundreds gather to pay last respects to India's iconic business tycoon Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata's funeral will be conducted later in the day with full state honours.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Australian court upholds order for Musk's X to pay $418,000 fine over anti-child abuse probe
X had challenged the fine but the Federal Court of Australia ruled it was obliged to respond to a notice from the eSafety Commissioner.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Naomi Campbell banned as charity trustee after probe finds misconduct
The charity funds were used to pay for Campbell's stay at a five-star hotel in Cannes, France, including spa treatments, and room service.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs ordered to pay $100 million in sexual assault lawsuit
Derrick Lee, who accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and assaulting him at a party 30 years ago, won a multimillion-dollar judgment.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Altantuya’s family files bankruptcy notice against Razak Baginda
Abdul Razak Baginda failed to pay over RM9.24 mln in damages, including interest, to the family as ordered by the High Court in 2022.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Petronas to pay five per cent cash to Terengganu on oil extraction
If no petroleum is found within Terengganu's three-nautical-mile territorial sea, Petronas is not obligated to make any cash payment.
Wed Jul 17 2024
KK Mart founder, wife freed of criminal charges over 'Allah socks' issue, company and supplier fined RM60,000 each
The two companies were given three days to pay the fine.
Mon Jul 15 2024
High Court summary judgement orders Jovian to pay RM10 mln in friendly loans
Datuk Jovian Mandagie was sued separately by the two companies for allegedly failing to repay their friendly loans of RM5 million each.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Nepal court sentences 'Buddha Boy' to 10 years in jail for sexual abuse
A court official said the judge had also ordered Ram Bahadur Bamjon to pay $3,750 in compensation to the victim.
Tue Jul 02 2024
World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on
The situation would be much worse if Ukraine had not received substantial foreign budget support to pay old-age pensions and salaries.
Fri May 31 2024
Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
The UN General Assembly traditionally meets to pay tribute to any world leader who was a sitting head of state at the time of their death.
Thu May 30 2024
Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit
Lee Hsien Yang made defamatory allegations against two government ministers "of the gravest kind", wrote Justice Goh Yihan.
Fri May 24 2024
Apex Court dismisses Rosmah’s bid for leave to appeal over bid to challenge late Sri Ram's appointment as lead prosecutor
The Federal Court dismissed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's application and ordered her to pay costs of RM30,000.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Court orders employer to pay 91-month outstanding Perkeso contributions
The employer was also instructed to clear the entire arrears in six installments starting May 2024.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Police seek Singapore consulate help to trace 'Sage' FB account, Irene Teo
Police said Irene Teo was allegedly instructed to pay SGD142 (SGD1 = RM3.51) to both officers to avoid fines for entering the truck lane.
Thu Mar 14 2024
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