Olympics - Triathlon men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels
Should levels of bacteria remain too high by Wednesday morning both the men's and women's races are likely to be postponed to Friday.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change
The law gives same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children and comes after decades of campaigning for marriage equality.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Zambry, Balakrishnan reaffirm Malaysia-Singapore excellent relations
Balakrishnan is in Malaysia in conjunction with his working visit from Sunday (Jan 15) to Wednesday (Jan 18).
Tue Jan 17 2023
MetMalaysia warns of continuous rain in three northern states from tomorrow
MetMalaysia today issued a warning of continuous rain in three northern states from tomorrow to Wednesday.
Mon Nov 21 2022
Selangor agrees to bring forward Workers' Day holiday to May 4
The Selangor government has agreed to bring forward the Workers' Day holiday to Wednesday, May 4.
Tue May 03 2022
Labour Day holiday brought forward to Wednesday - PM
The Labour Day holiday will be automatically brought forward to Wednesday, May 4 in line with the official announcement that Hari Raya Aidilfitri falls on Monday.
Sun May 01 2022
Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban as court battle looms
Home Affairs, due to file its defence on Sunday, requested an extension of the matter's first hearing from Monday to Wednesday.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Japanese princess to wed outside royal family this year
A niece of Japan's emperor will go ahead with her decision to marry her boyfriend and give up her royal status.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Myanmar's detained Suu Kyi remanded to Wednesday; protesters gather
Protesters began gathering again to demand her release and an end to military rule.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Three family members en route to wedding killed in Bentong road crash
The three victims died on the spot and the family have decided to postpone the nuptials in order to arrange for the burials in Merlimau last night.
Sat Aug 22 2020
Japan princess to wed commoner, forcing her to quit royal family
Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Japanese Emperor Akihito, will wed a former classmate, the Imperial Household said, confirming a marriage that will further deplete the royal family.
Sun Sep 03 2017
Tunku Tun Aminah's wedding on Aug 14
The daughter of the Sultan of Johor, Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim will marry Dennis Muhammad Abdullah on Aug 14.
Sun Jul 16 2017
Japan princess to wed, sparking debate on shrinking royal family
Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, will wed a former college classmate, Japanese media reported.
Wed May 17 2017
United Airlines removes engaged couple traveling to wedding from plane
United said the couple repeatedly tried to sit in more expensive seats for which they had not paid and would not follow flight crew instructions, according to the KHOU 11 New channel in Houston.
Mon Apr 17 2017
Queen honours British minister who tried to save policeman
Ellwood and security minister Ben Wallace, who helped coordinate the government's response to Wednesday's attack, were appointed to the Privy Council.
Sat Mar 25 2017
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024