ANTARA pelbagai berita luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah antara yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini, Isnin, 5 April 2021.
1. COVID-19: Duta Besar Malaysia ke Indonesia dan isteri dibenar keluar hospital
Duta Besar Malaysia di Indonesia Datuk Zainal Abidin Bakar dan isteri Datin Sakhiah Mohd Soom dibenarkan keluar dari Rumah Sakit Pusat Angkatan Darat (RSPAD) Gatot Soebroto, Jakarta pada 3 April, selepas hampir empat minggu dimasukkan ke hospital akibat COVID-19.
2. Tragedi kemalangan kereta api terburuk di Taiwan, pemilik mohon maaf
Pemilik trak pembinaan yang menyebabkan kemalangan kereta api terburuk di Taiwan, yang menyebabkan 48 orang maut, menangis sambil memohon maaf ketika ditahan polis di rumahnya.
3. Akshay Kumar dijangkiti COVID-19
Bintang Bollywood, Akshay Kumar menjadi selebriti India terbaharu yang dijangkiti COVID-19 ketika negara itu sedang menghadapi peningkatan kes.
4. Lelaki larikan kereta peronda polis semasa masih digari
Seorang lelaki yang masih digari melarikan kereta peronda polis AS pada Jumaat sebelum aksi kejar mengejar berlangsung. Suspek berusia 23 tahun sebelum itu ditahan dalam aksi kejar mengejar dengan polis lain dalam kenderaan yang dicuri pada Jumaat.
5. Anak lelaki Joe Biden bongkar masalah ketagihan dadah, hubungan dengan bapa
Hunter Biden, anak lelaki kepada Presiden Amerika Syarikat, Joe Biden, berkongsi kisah ketagihannya dalam satu wawancara televisyen pada Ahad, dan mengakui dia menghisap keju Parmesan kerana menganggapnya kokain.
6. COVID-19 | Kes positif global melebihi 131 juta
Jumlah kumulatif kes positif global kini melebihi 131 juta. Ini berikutan pertambahan ratusan ribu kes dalam tempoh 24 jam yang lepas.
7. COVID-19 | Varian 'eek' dikesan di Tokyo
Kira-kira 70% pesakit Koronavirus yang diuji di Hospital Tokyo bulan lalu membawa mutasi yang dapat mengurangkan perlindungan vaksin. Perkara itu disahkan penyiar televisyen awam Jepun NHK, pada Ahad.
8. Politik Jordan | Cubaan gugat kestabilan kerajaan Jordan digagalkan
Pihak berkuasa jordan mendakwa berjaya menggagalkan plot bekas Putera Mahkota untuk menggugat kestabilan kerajaan. Putera Hamzah didakwa mendapat sokongan pihak asing bagi tujuan itu.
9. Brazil perlukan AS$1 bilion perangi penebangan hutan Amazon
Brazil memerlukan dana asing berjumlah AS$1 bilion bagi membantu mengurangkan penebangan hutan di Amazon antara 30 hingga 40 peratus. Menurut Menteri Alam Sekitar Brazil, Ricardo Salles, dana berkenaan dicadang digunakan bagi tempoh 12 bulan.
10. Banjir di Nusa Tenggara Timur, 44 disahkan terkorban
eramai 44 orang disahkan terkorban setakat ini dalam kejadian banjir lumpur dan tanah runtuh di wilayah Flores Timur di Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia. Perkara itu disahkan Badan Nasional Pengurusan Bencana (BNPB) Indonesia dalam satu kenyataan, pada Ahad.
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Antara pelbagai berita luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah antara yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
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.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.