Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows
Because of the climate conditions and geography (in South Asia), the pollution has nowhere to go, said Christi Chester Schroeder.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?
Experts say that the problem lies in a lack of coordination on pollution control efforts between the countries.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Nepal's mountains have lost one-third of their ice, UN chief says
Climate scientists say warming across South Asia's Himalayas has been greater than the global averages.
Tue Oct 31 2023
AirAsia X expands medium-haul network to Northern India
Its CEO Benyamin Ismail said the restart of the route is part of the company's effort to strengthen AAX's position in South Asia.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports
Many took loans to pay recruitment fees, but are unable to start repaying them without jobs or salaries, Andy Hall said.
Thu Apr 20 2023
South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN
Study reveals that, many parents saw marriage as the best option for daughters who had limited options to study during COVID lockdowns.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan's party to hold protests after 'assassination attempt'
Imran Khan said country-wide protests would be held on Friday as tensions remained high in the South Asian nation.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Let's Talk: Lessons from South Asia
The search for harmony provides opportunities for South East Asia to look to South Asia for pointers at development and social cohesion.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Millions in Bangladesh and India await relief after deadly flooding
Heaviest rains in years killed at least 54 people across both South Asian nations, officials said.
Mon Jun 20 2022
India respects ASEAN way of doing things, says Saifuddin
India respects the ASEAN way of doing things, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin said as he highlighted the expanding relationship with the South Asian country.
Sun Jun 19 2022
Climate change boosted odds of recent deadly heat in India, Pakistan, scientists say
South Asia's deadly heatwave in March and April was made 30 times more likely because of climate change, scientists reported.
Tue May 24 2022
Indonesia's flip-flops give Malaysia edge in top palm oil market India
The flip in Indian palm oil imports would upend an established pattern of Indonesian dominance across South Asia.
Wed May 11 2022
Sweet smell of Ramadan tempts as South Asia's Muslims fast
Islam is the second-largest religion in South Asia after Hinduism, and the region is home to around a third of the faith's adherents.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Chinese foreign minister to make surprise visit to India after clash two years ago - Source
Wang Yi has attended a conference of the OIC in Pakistan this week and is set to also visit Nepal on Friday, as part of a tour of South Asia.
Wed Mar 23 2022
Remote learning is setting back millions of South Asian children - UNICEF
Almost 60 pct of children in the densely populated region were unable to read and understand a simple text by the age of 10.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Kunjungan ke tiga negara di benua Asia Tengah jana potensi pelaburan, perdagangan lebih RM2.1 bilion - PM Anwar
Kunjungan ke Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan dan Uzbekistan berjaya menjana potensi pelaburan dan perdagangan sekurang-kurangnya berjumlah lebih RM2.1 bilion.
Sun May 19 2024
Operasi mencari helikopter dinaiki Presiden Iran sedang berjalan
Operasi mencari dan menyelamat dijangka mencabar dan mungkin mengambil masa disebabkan oleh keadaan muka bumi dan cuaca yang buruk.
Sun May 19 2024
Kad Haji Nusuk mula diedar, berkuatkuasa selepas 6 Jun
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) telah mula mengedarkan kad haji Nusuk bagi musim haji 1445H/2024M secara berperingkat kepada jemaah haji negara pada 18 Mei, menjadikan Malaysia antara negara terawal yang berbuat demikian bagi memperkemaskan proses dan meningkatkan langkah keselamatan untuk jemaah.
Sun May 19 2024
DAP teruskan legasi perjuangan Karpal Singh
DAP akan sentiasa berpegang teguh kepada Perlembagaan Persekutuan dan memperjuangkan prinsip keadilan sebagaimana tokoh politik parti dan bekas pengerusinya, mendiang Datuk Seri Karpal Singh.
Sun May 19 2024
PM sifatkan Isreal sebagai kolonial apartheid
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim turut menyifatkan Israel sebagai sebuah kolonial apartheid kerana melakukan jenayah kemanusian ke atas rakyat Palestin.
Sun May 19 2024
Starlink sudah tiba di Indonesia
Bilionair yang juga pemilik SpaceX optimis dengan inovasi perkhidmatan jalur lebar dengan teknologi satelit Starlink yang dicipta syarikatnya mampu memberi capaian internet yang meluas khusus sekali di kawasan-kawasan pedalaman Indonesia. Beliau yang juga merupakan pemilik jenama kenderaan elektrik terkemuka, Tesla dan laman sensasi 'X' kini berada di pulau pelancongan, Bali untuk melancarkan sistem khidmat itu yang turut memberi impak besar kepada sektor kesihatan negara berkepulauan terbesar di dunia itu.
Sun May 19 2024
10 Berita Pilihan - (19 Mei 2024)
Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Sun May 19 2024
Kanak-kanak antara yang maut dalam serangan Israel
Antara 28 individu yang terkorban dalam serangan Israel di Nuseirat di tengah Gaza pada Ahad, termasuk seorang kanak-kanak.
Petugas kesihatan Gaza dalam kenyataan berkata. kebanyakan mereka yang terbunuh dalam serangan awal pagi tinggal di sebuah rumah yang sama.
Petugas kesihatan Gaza dalam kenyataan berkata. kebanyakan mereka yang terbunuh dalam serangan awal pagi tinggal di sebuah rumah yang sama.
Sun May 19 2024
Berita antarabangsa pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Antara pelbagai berita luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah antara yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Sun May 19 2024
Berita tempatan pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Berikut adalah berita yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang Ahad, 19 Mei 2024.
Sun May 19 2024