Experience a women-centric weekend of inspiration at ZafigoX 2024
The two-day event organised by the women and travel platform Zafigo.com, is set to take place on October 12-13, 2024, at Menara KEN TTDI.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Typhoon Shanshan brings torrential rains, travel turmoil across Japan
The storm was expected to approach the central and eastern regions, which includes Tokyo, around the weekend, the weather agency said.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Israel launches new Gaza strikes after weekend attack kills scores in safe zone
Survivors are displaced and uncertain about where to go next.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing
Torrential rain caused a landslide in an illegal gold mine over the weekend in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, officials said.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support
Narendra Modi will for the first time head a government dependent on the support of regional allies whose loyalties have wavered over time.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
Israel had said it would retaliate against Iran's weekend attack, which involved hundreds of drones and missiles.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Haiti PM's return still murky as gang conflict worsens
The United Nations' immigration office said during the weekend that at least 15,000 people had been displaced due to violence.
Wed Mar 06 2024
North Korea stokes fear, uncertainty for migrant workers on S.Korean island
The scare came after N. Korea fired off more than 200 shells a few miles from the island, and still more over the weekend.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Freezing temperatures, snow, ice blanket China, shutting highways
The cold wave moving through the country from north to south is expected to drag temperatures lower into the weekend.
Fri Dec 15 2023
'Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce' tops box office
Beyonce Knowles' concert film marked the first time a movie crossed the $20 million mark over the weekend.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Israeli-Iranian movie filmed undercover to avoid suspicion
"Tatami", a tense thriller centred on a world judo championship, got its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival at the weekend.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Motor racing: Verstappen takes record-equalling ninth win in a row
It was Red Bull's 14th consecutive triumph and 13th of the season, with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza following next weekend.
Mon Aug 28 2023
'Barbenheimer' frenzy gives sluggish summer box office a major boost
The much-hyped "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" box office battle over the weekend proved to be a win for movie theaters.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Repatriation flights head for Greece as wildfires force tourists to flee
Fires burning on Rhodes forced the evacuation of 19,000 people over the weekend as an inferno reached coastal resorts on the island.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Beijing temperature soars above 40 Celsius, shatters June record
The heatwaves that had seared northern China a week earlier expected to persist through the weekend.
Thu Jun 22 2023
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