How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam war era
The shooting sparked fresh anti-war protests across the US and as far away as Melbourne, Australia, where 100,000 gathered to protest.
Sat May 11 2024
Zac Efron stars in unbelievably true story 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever'
The Greatest Beer Run Ever is an inspiring story about friendship, beer and the Vietnam War directed by Peter Farrelly.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Vietnam warns Hanoi to prepare for risk of COVID-19 outbreak
A staff member at a pizza restaurant in Hanoi had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Facebook executives feel the heat of content controversies
Current and former Facebook executives explain in detail how complaints move through the company's content-policing apparatus.
Sat Oct 29 2016
Facebook backs off censoring 'napalm bombing naked girl' photo
Facebook backtracked Friday on a decision to censor an iconic Vietnam War photo of a naked girl escaping a napalm bombing, after its block on the historic image sparked outrage.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Australia war dead repatriated from Malaysia
In a sombre ceremony, their flag-draped coffins were loaded onto Australian airforce planes by a military guard of honour.
Tue May 31 2016
Vietnam gets first taste of the 'Big Mac'
Four decades after the Vietnam war ended, US fast-food giant McDonald's opened its first restaurant in the communist country Saturday, aiming to lure a rising middle class away from rice and noodles.
Sat Feb 08 2014
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
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
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