Soccer - Former Manchester United manager Ferguson to leave ambassador role
There have been job cuts virtually across the board at United as part of cost-saving measures at the club.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet
Ishiba won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week, is virtually assured of being formerly designated premier due to his party's majority in parliament.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Israeli military intelligence head resigns over Oct. 7 attack failures
The attack badly tarnished the reputation of the Israeli military and intelligence services, previously seen as virtually unbeatable.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn
Advances in AI technology have made fabricated images, audio clips and videos virtually indistinguishable from real human-created content.
Tue Apr 16 2024
This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say
The heat is a result of continued greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, combined with the emergence of the El Nino weather pattern.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Cambodia poll body disqualifies sole opposition party from July election
Candlelight's disqualification means the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) looks set to run virtually unopposed.
Mon May 15 2023
Dutch hacker obtained virtually all Austrians' personal data, police say
The trove comprised close to nine million sets of data, police said.
Thu Jan 26 2023
PSC ready to conduct job interviews virtually
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is ready to conduct job interview sessions virtually in line with current needs and technology.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Summit in KL to discuss trends, challenges impacting the digital future
Over 300 participants are expected to attend the event physically while about 500 delegates will participate virtually.
Mon Jun 27 2022
MAHA 2022 hoping to grab attention as a hybrid event
The 2022 Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (MAHA 2022) will be held as a hybrid event, enabling visitors to tour it virtually, join webinars and a business matching programme.
Thu Jun 09 2022
What is 'holoportation,' being tested by NASA to provide astronauts with medical care?
The concept was tested for the first time last fall by NASA to virtually "send" doctors into space with an ISS crew.
Sat Apr 23 2022
Olympics: Climate change threatens Winter Olympics and future snow sports - Research
It will be the first Winter Olympics to use virtually 100 pct artificial snow by deploying more than 100 snow generators and 300 snow-making guns working flat out to cover the ski slopes.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Meta-works: Online universe becomes lab for real-life products
Online is "a place of openness to test things virtually and recreate an extremely precise connection with the real-life experience."
Sun Jan 16 2022
'Just want to go home': China's Xian in COVID lockdown for 7th day
Many unable to leave their residential compounds and virtually dependent on deliveries of necessities as new COVID-19 infections persisted.
Wed Dec 29 2021
GPS win on the cards as Sarawakians vote tomorrow
Sarawakians go to the polls tomorrow with GPS virtually assured of victory and become the first state-based coalition to retain control of the country's largest state assembly.
Fri Dec 17 2021
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