Photo of dying pregnant Ukrainian woman wins World Press Photo Contest
This photograph captured the human suffering caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, said jury chairman Brent Lewis.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Winners of the World Press Photo Contest 2016
View the top entries and winning images from the 59th World Press Photo Contest. They were selected from 82,951 photos made by 5,775 photogr
Fri Feb 19 2016
World Press Photo 2014 Winners
World Press Photo is an independent, non-profit organization based in the Netherlands known for holding the most prestigious photo contest.
Sun Feb 16 2014
Moonlit African migrants image wins World Press Photo
US photojournalist John Stanmeyer has won first prize in the 2014 World Press Photo awards for his image of African migrants near Djibouti city.
Sat Feb 15 2014
In person with Dr. Chen Wei Seng
Host Syed Farradino Omar chats to the winner of the World Press Photo of the Year Awards winner in the Sports Action Single category, Dr. Chen Wei Seng.
Tue Feb 26 2013
World Press Photo 2012 winners
A look at the category winners for World Press Photo 2012. Wei Seng Chen of Malaysia won in the sports singles category.
Sat Feb 16 2013
Paul Hansen wins World Press Photo award
The picture of two Palestinian children killed in an Israeli missile strike being carried to their funeral beat 103,481 images to win the coveted 2012 World Press Photo award on Friday.
Sat Feb 16 2013
Malaysian wins World Press Photo award
Malaysian photographer Wei Seng Chan walked away with the best photograph in the sports singles award in the World Press Photo award.
Sat Feb 16 2013
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