Asian democracies struggle under the weight of repression
Don't look now, but if you're worried about the state of democracies now, just wait until next year.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Naomi Osaka to take year out after announcing pregnancy
Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka has announced she is pregnant and is not expecting to play tennis again until next year.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Penang State Assembly will not be dissolved until next year
The Penang State Assembly will not be dissolved until next year as decided by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) presidential council meeting today, said DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Govt may earn palm oil windfall profit levy of over RM500m in 2021 - MPOB
The government is expected to earn palm oil windfall profit levy of more than RM500 million in 2021 if the price of crude palm oil (CPO) remains stable at RM3,000 per tonne until next year.
Sat Dec 12 2020
War against COVID-19 may continue until 2021 - Health DG
The war against COVID-19 may continue long after the Movement Control Order (MCO) has ended and may well be stretched until next year, said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Mon Apr 20 2020
Olympic flame to stay a month in Fukushima; next stop unsure
Olympic officials have postponed the Tokyo Games until next year with the opening now set for July 23, 2021.
Wed Apr 01 2020
Hazy 2016: Southeast Asia set to suffer for months as Indonesia fails to douse fires
Indonesian forest fires that have caused choking smoke to drift across Southeast Asia are spreading to new areas and are unlikely to be put out until next year, experts said on Monday.
Mon Oct 19 2015
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