![The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024 The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709030263_TBInvestment.jpg)
The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024
Malta holds onto 1st place in the 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index as it has done for nine consecutive years.
Tue Feb 27 2024
![Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta, support service says Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta, support service says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681088890_migrants.jpg)
Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Greece and Malta, support service says
The vessel was out of fuel and its lower deck was full of water, while the captain had left and there was nobody who could steer the boat.
Mon Apr 10 2023
![EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664449885_europe.jpg)
EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme
Brussels believes the scheme is in breach of EU law because citizenship is granted without any real obligation for the beneficiaries to live in the country.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Malta sees biggest protest yet against COVID measures Malta sees biggest protest yet against COVID measures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642391631_MALTA.jpg)
Malta sees biggest protest yet against COVID measures
Hundreds of people marched in the capital Valletta against new measures requiring COVID vaccine certificate for entry to most venues.
Mon Jan 17 2022
![Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625329826_ROSES.jpg)
Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus
A partly European Union-funded project aims to promote tourism with the lure of their aromatic and medicinal plants.
Sun Jul 04 2021
![People of Malta pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh People of Malta pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618671159_MALTA.jpg)
People of Malta pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Maltese citizens and members of the British Royal Navy paid tribute to Prince Philip on the day of his funeral with a cannon salute.
Sat Apr 17 2021
![The air we breathe could (among other things) be polluted by cigarette smoke The air we breathe could (among other things) be polluted by cigarette smoke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613812969_SMOKING.jpg)
The air we breathe could (among other things) be polluted by cigarette smoke
According to research, these data open a new avenue of research on tobacco-specific carcinogenic factors present in fine particles.
Sat Feb 20 2021
![Europol: 10 held for alleged $100m cryptocurrency theft from celebs, others Europol: 10 held for alleged $100m cryptocurrency theft from celebs, others](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612953137_SCAM.jpg)
Europol: 10 held for alleged $100m cryptocurrency theft from celebs, others
The attacks orchestrated by this criminal gang targeted thousands of victims throughout 2020.
Wed Feb 10 2021
![Italy closes nightclubs as coronavirus cases rise among young Italy closes nightclubs as coronavirus cases rise among young](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597625699_ROME.jpg)
Italy closes nightclubs as coronavirus cases rise among young
New cases in the past week in Italy were more than double those registered three weeks ago.
Mon Aug 17 2020
![Moody's affirms Malaysia's A3 rating; stable outlook Moody's affirms Malaysia's A3 rating; stable outlook](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81445575413_Moodys.jpg)
Moody's affirms Malaysia's A3 rating; stable outlook
Moody's expect GDP growth to average 5.1%, making Malaysia one of the fastest growing A-rated sovereigns, surpassed only by China, Ireland, and on par with Malta.
Thu Dec 07 2017
![EU to lay out Brexit response, set negotiating priorities EU to lay out Brexit response, set negotiating priorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/71490837516_EULetter.jpg)
EU to lay out Brexit response, set negotiating priorities
Donald Tusk will send leaders of the other 27 member states his proposed negotiating guidelines for Brexit talks before presenting the main principles in Malta.
Fri Mar 31 2017
![Tale of Two Donalds: Trump gives Europe splitting headache Tale of Two Donalds: Trump gives Europe splitting headache](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51485751047_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Tale of Two Donalds: Trump gives Europe splitting headache
"Our Donald", or "the other Donald"? European Union leaders meeting in Malta found themselves taking sides, between their summit chairman, "our Donald" Tusk, and the new U.S. president, Donald Trump.
Sun Feb 05 2017
![Malta hijack ends peacefully as Gaddafi loyalists surrender Malta hijack ends peacefully as Gaddafi loyalists surrender](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61482505312_AfriqiyahAirwaysAi.jpg)
Malta hijack ends peacefully as Gaddafi loyalists surrender
Television pictures showed two men being led from the aircraft in handcuffs.
Fri Dec 23 2016
![Zahid arrives in Malta for CHOGM meeting Zahid arrives in Malta for CHOGM meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51448681093_ZahidHamidiMALTA.jpg)
Zahid arrives in Malta for CHOGM meeting
The Deputy Prime Minister, who is leading the Malaysian delegation, arrived at Malta International Airport at 4.30am Malaysian time.
Sat Nov 28 2015
![Queen Elizabeth set for emotional 'home-coming' in Malta Queen Elizabeth set for emotional 'home-coming' in Malta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41441874302_950x600.jpg)
Queen Elizabeth set for emotional 'home-coming' in Malta
Malta is where Queen Elizabeth reputedly spent her happiest years as a carefree princess in the early 1950s.
Thu Nov 26 2015
![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