Olympics - Tom Cruise leaps into action as Los Angeles takes on Olympic mission
Hollywood flair lit up Paris as the Games closed, with the French capital passing the Olympic torch to the next host, Los Angeles.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Snoop Dogg to learn new tricks in Paris Olympics coverage
Snoop Dogg will be among the torchbearers to carry the Olympic flame in its final stretch before the opening ceremony on Friday.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Biden says he's 'passing the torch' to defend democracy in speech from Oval Office
Joe Biden said he was stepping aside to allow a new generation to take over in his first public remarks since ending his re-election bid.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas
Hundreds of people were injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre
The relay will culminate with the lighting of the cauldron in Paris during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Games.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Olympics - Eiffel Tower countdown turns to 100 days to Paris 2024
Organisers will count on the flame relay across France for the mood to swing in the country as the July 26-Aug 11 Games approach.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024
Actress Mary Mina playing the high priestess for the first time will use a parabolic mirror and the sun's rays to ignite the torch.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood ahead of Olympics
The duo, a sports enthusiast with disability, hopes to display along the path of Olympic torch relay and in Olympic sites.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Troops guard Pakistani Christians after mob torches churches
The troops have cordoned off the Christian colony, blocking all entry and exit points with barbed wire, according to reports.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Pakistan crowd vandalises churches, torches homes after blasphemy accusation
Over 100 people were arrested, Punjab's caretaker information minister, Amir Mir, a resident said.
Thu Aug 17 2023
In India's brutal ethnic war, women are participants as well as victims
Kukis say a loosely formed group of Meitei women is responsible for instigating some of the rapes of women of the minority community.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Second night of unrest erupts in France after police shoot teenager
Cars torched in Nanterre for second night running.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Honduras enters partial state of emergency amid gang crackdown
Gangs have torched buses and killed drivers who did not pay up a so-called "war tax".
Wed Dec 07 2022
GTA plans to use torch as symbol in GE15
Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) intends to use the torch as its symbol in the GE15 if the coalition's registration application is approved by the RoS.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Take a chance on me: ABBA pass the torch on to avatars
Concert-goers will see "ABBAtars" projected as holograms, looking like they did at the peak of their fame.
Fri May 27 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024