In wealthy Dubai, poor get free bread from machines
Ten vending machines were installed in supermarkets, with a computer touch screen allowing people to select different types of bread.
Sat Oct 01 2022
Google working with Levi Strauss to make smart clothes
Google is working with iconic US jean maker Levi Strauss to make clothing from specially woven fabric with touch-screen control capabilities.
Sat May 30 2015
KPDNKK promotes GST via 'selfie'
KPDNKK uses the interactive digital touch screen which allows the public to use the 'selfie' while reading the information on GST.
Tue Nov 25 2014
Blackberry unveils Blackberry Passport in Malaysia
The phone will be available at a retail price of RM2,399 through BlackBerry's authorised carrier Celcom from Oct 10, 2014.
Fri Sep 26 2014
Snapchat finds its niche with disappearing messages
Snapchat gained notoriety for the app that lets people send smartphone photos or video snippets timed to self-destruct 10 seconds or less after being opened.
Thu Nov 28 2013
Apple jumps into streaming with iTunes Radio
Apple unveiled its iTunes Radio Service as it announced an overhaul of the touch-screen interface for its popular smartphones and tablets.
Mon Jun 10 2013
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