SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
Starship returned the rocket's towering first stage booster back to its Texas launch pad for the first time using giant mechanical arms.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Bridging the tower and the forum: Envisioning the future role of university as a hub for dialogue
The imperative for dialogue among nations and cultures has never been more critical, with universities playing a pivotal role.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames deaths on incompetence and greed
The simple truth is that the deaths that occurred were all avoidable, says inquiry chair Martin Moore-Bick.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Paralympics tickets popular with Parisians who snubbed the Olympics
Organisers said that more than 1.75 million tickets already sold ahead of the Aug. 28 start of the Paralympics.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Police arrest climber who tried to scale Eiffel Tower on last day of Paris Olympics
The bare-chested climber scaled the tower without ropes, before he was intercepted by police mid-way up, police said.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Olympics - Can Paris 2024 be the greenest Games yet?
Paris 2024 has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by half compared to the average emitted during the London and Rio Summer Games.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Olympics - What you need to know about the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Some 2,000 private security staff and 45,000 police will be dispatched to ensure ceremony's security, including special intervention forces.
Fri Jul 26 2024
When are the 2024 Olympics and how is France preparing?
Paris has hosted two Olympics and will stage the event 100 years after its last Games in 1924.
Sat Jul 20 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
New Zealand pylon collapses after too many bolts removed
The crew was undertaking routine maintenance on the base plates, which secure the tower to the ground, when the pylon collapsed.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Sept 10 trial date for Hydroshoppe Director’s KL Tower concession bribery charge
The company director was charged with offering bribe of RM500,000 a year for 15 years to benefit Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Badminton legends gather at the Eiffel Tower to mark 100-day countdown to Paris Olympics 2024
The event named "Paris 100 Sino-French Badminton Charity Gala", was initiated by China's badminton legend Lin Dan.
Thu Apr 18 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
Trump wins pause of $454 million civil fraud ruling, averting asset seizures
If Donald Trump posts a smaller $175 million bond within 10 days, state authorities will not be able to start seizing his asset.
Tue Mar 26 2024
French lawmakers make abortion a constitutional right
France becomes the first country in the world to offer protection for terminating a pregnancy in its basic law.
Tue Mar 05 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
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