![Trump declares Feb 9 ‘Gulf of America Day’ Trump declares Feb 9 ‘Gulf of America Day’](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739152682_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump declares Feb 9 ‘Gulf of America Day’
Trump signs the proclamation aboard Air Force One while flying over the Gulf of Mexico en route to New Orleans.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Russia's Lipetsk region hit by 'massive' drone attack, governor says Russia's Lipetsk region hit by 'massive' drone attack, governor says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723183283_RussiaUkraineconfl.jpg)
Russia's Lipetsk region hit by 'massive' drone attack, governor says
Four villages, some of them situated near an air force base, were being evacuated after a state of emergency was declared in Lipetsk.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Singapore Air Force F-16 crashes at air base, pilot receiving medical attention Singapore Air Force F-16 crashes at air base, pilot receiving medical attention](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715156739_TheRepublicofSing.jpg)
Singapore Air Force F-16 crashes at air base, pilot receiving medical attention
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 jet crashed at the Tengah Air Base after experiencing an issue during take-off.
Wed May 08 2024
![FACTBOX - What Iran and Israel would wield in a long-range air war FACTBOX - What Iran and Israel would wield in a long-range air war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713223071_antimissile.jpg)
FACTBOX - What Iran and Israel would wield in a long-range air war
Here's a look at both countries' air forces and aerial defense systems.
Sat Apr 20 2024
![Abdul Taib’s body flown to Kuching Abdul Taib’s body flown to Kuching](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708503613_taibmahmud.jpg)
Abdul Taib’s body flown to Kuching
The body of former Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has departed the air force base in Subang for Kuching.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Jordan says air force dropped urgent medical aid to Gaza Jordan says air force dropped urgent medical aid to Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698649413_foodsupplies.jpg)
Jordan says air force dropped urgent medical aid to Gaza
The royal air force plane dropped urgent medical aid using parachutes to the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza.
Mon Nov 06 2023
![Biden trips and falls during graduation ceremony, recovers quickly Biden trips and falls during graduation ceremony, recovers quickly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51685672204_PresidentJoeBiden.jpg)
Biden trips and falls during graduation ceremony, recovers quickly
Joe Biden fell forward, caught himself with his hands, then got up on one knee while helped by three people.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches new attack - Air Force Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches new attack - Air Force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41685353079_TBRussianairstrike.jpg)
Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches new attack - Air Force
Russia launched a new air strike on the Ukrainian capital, hours after unleashing dozens of missiles and drones on targets.
Mon May 29 2023
![Russia unleashes largest drone attack on Ukrainian capital, crowds mark Kyiv Day Russia unleashes largest drone attack on Ukrainian capital, crowds mark Kyiv Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81685323224_TBUkraine.jpg)
Russia unleashes largest drone attack on Ukrainian capital, crowds mark Kyiv Day
Ukraine military said it had downed 58 of the 59 launched drones, described by the air force as a record assault with the "kamikaze" drones.
Mon May 29 2023
![S. Korea, Malaysia to stage friendship flight over Langkawi airport S. Korea, Malaysia to stage friendship flight over Langkawi airport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684814053_PersembahanudaraT.jpg)
S. Korea, Malaysia to stage friendship flight over Langkawi airport
The Air Force has mobilised nine T-50B jets and three C-130 transport planes, along with some 110 personnel, to participate in the event.
Tue May 23 2023
![Israel hits targets in Gaza, rocket sirens sound in Tel Aviv Israel hits targets in Gaza, rocket sirens sound in Tel Aviv](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683719285_MZFDEOBOLLIJHHFBV.jpg)
Israel hits targets in Gaza, rocket sirens sound in Tel Aviv
Israel's air force hit Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza for a second day and Palestinian militants in the enclave began launching rockets across the border, setting off sirens.
Wed May 10 2023
![Third suspected letter-bomb found in Spanish air force base Third suspected letter-bomb found in Spanish air force base](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41669884243_SPAIN.jpg)
Third suspected letter-bomb found in Spanish air force base
Spanish security forces found a third suspected explosive device hidden in an envelope mailed to the Air Force base.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![Agong confers PGAT award on Air Force Chief at military service investiture ceremony Agong confers PGAT award on Air Force Chief at military service investiture ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666071446_TBPGATjpg.jpg)
Agong confers PGAT award on Air Force Chief at military service investiture ceremony
Mohd Asghar headed the list of 284 award recipients at the first session of the investiture ceremony for military service 2022.
Tue Oct 18 2022
![RMAF, IAF in joint exercise in Kuantan airspace RMAF, IAF in joint exercise in Kuantan airspace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660362118_PesawatHornetFA.jpg)
RMAF, IAF in joint exercise in Kuantan airspace
The RMAF and the Indian Air Force (IAF) are conducting a six-day joint exercise, Shakti Air Exercise 2022 (EX US22), since yesterday in Kuantan airspace and the surrounding area.
Sat Aug 13 2022
![US Navy delivers first upgraded CN-235 to Royal Malaysia Air Force US Navy delivers first upgraded CN-235 to Royal Malaysia Air Force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659861264_pesawat.jpg)
US Navy delivers first upgraded CN-235 to Royal Malaysia Air Force
The US Navy has delivered the first of three RMAF CN-235 military transport aircraft converted to a maritime patrol platform.
Sun Aug 07 2022
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025