![Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737107468_TBWASTE.jpg)
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis
By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025
![COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61732079297_TBMaimunahMohdShari.jpg)
COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor
KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
![Giuliani ordered to surrender apartment, valuables to Georgia election workers Giuliani ordered to surrender apartment, valuables to Georgia election workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51729673740_RudyGiuliani.jpg)
Giuliani ordered to surrender apartment, valuables to Georgia election workers
The two election workers are seeking to collect nearly $146 million from the former New York mayor in a defamation case.
Wed Oct 23 2024
![Israeli strike on Lebanese municipal building kills 16, including mayor Israeli strike on Lebanese municipal building kills 16, including mayor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729139153_Israelistrike.jpg)
Israeli strike on Lebanese municipal building kills 16, including mayor
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel would not halt its assault on Hezbollah to allow negotiations.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Inclusive Urban Planning and Urban Design
Niaga SPOTLIGHT exclusive interview with Datuk Seri Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor, Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur requires considerable pivoting towards accessible, inclusive infrastructure and public facilities to reap the cost-benefit advantages of universal accessibility in the medium to long term.
DS Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif discusses her vision and ongoing implementation of inclusive urban planning and urban design for the capital city.
Kuala Lumpur requires considerable pivoting towards accessible, inclusive infrastructure and public facilities to reap the cost-benefit advantages of universal accessibility in the medium to long term.
DS Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif discusses her vision and ongoing implementation of inclusive urban planning and urban design for the capital city.
Fri Oct 11 2024
![Mexican mayor assassinated days after taking office Mexican mayor assassinated days after taking office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41728291614_TBAlejandroArcos.jpg)
Mexican mayor assassinated days after taking office
Alejandro Arcos' death comes just three days after the new city government's secretary, Francisco Tapia, was shot to death.
Mon Oct 07 2024
![Jalan Masjid India area safe - Mayor Jalan Masjid India area safe - Mayor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61724487829_tbMaimunah.jpg)
Jalan Masjid India area safe - Mayor
Datuk Seri Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif said only a 200-meter path from Wisma Yakin to the police hut is currently closed with barriers.
Fri Sep 06 2024
![Philippines' ex-mayor Alice Guo arrives in Manila after deportation from Indonesia Philippines' ex-mayor Alice Guo arrives in Manila after deportation from Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81725591245_AliceGuo.jpg)
Philippines' ex-mayor Alice Guo arrives in Manila after deportation from Indonesia
Alice Guo is accused of ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and laundering more than 100 million pesos ($1.79 million).
Fri Sep 06 2024
![Fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines arrested in Indonesia, Manila says Fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines arrested in Indonesia, Manila says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71724682845_TBALICEGUO.jpg)
Fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines arrested in Indonesia, Manila says
Alice Guo is wanted by the Philippine Senate for refusing to attend a congressional probe on her alleged criminal ties.
Wed Sep 04 2024
![Sinkhole: SAR team utilises ground penetrating radar in search efforts Sinkhole: SAR team utilises ground penetrating radar in search efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81724729841_TanahjerlusMasjid.jpg)
Sinkhole: SAR team utilises ground penetrating radar in search efforts
KL mayor said the GPR method will remain in use as the primary focus is to find the victim as quickly as possible.
Thu Aug 29 2024
![DBKL, IWK to inspect sewage pipe at second sinkhole location - KL Mayor DBKL, IWK to inspect sewage pipe at second sinkhole location - KL Mayor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61724487829_tbMaimunah.jpg)
DBKL, IWK to inspect sewage pipe at second sinkhole location - KL Mayor
The City Mayor stated that, as a precautionary measure, the sinkhole area has been secured with safety tape and a water barrier.
Wed Aug 28 2024
![Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723098086_tbParisOlympic.jpg)
Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end
The flame - which is not a flame but an illusion of fire created with lights - has become a fixture of the Paris Olympics.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![G7 ambassadors to miss Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over Israel's exclusion G7 ambassadors to miss Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over Israel's exclusion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723099177_Japanesenationalfl.jpg)
G7 ambassadors to miss Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over Israel's exclusion
Nagasaki's mayor said he would stick to a decision to exclude Israel's ambassador from Friday's event to mark the city's atomic bombing.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Mexico's Sheinbaum wins landslide to become first woman president Mexico's Sheinbaum wins landslide to become first woman president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717390415_Mexico.jpg)
Mexico's Sheinbaum wins landslide to become first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, won the presidency with between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707877535_AlejandroMayorkas.jpg)
US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official
The Republican-controlled House approved two articles of impeachment accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out' Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'
Trump cautions that Israel might want to override him on the issue and said he might speak to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737114182_TBISRAEL.jpg)
Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt
Hamas announces this five days before Saturdays hostage release so mediators could pressure Israel to honor its ceasefire obligations.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737526753_Gaza.jpg)
New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump
Investors are buying Israel and Lebanon bonds, betting Beirut can resolve its political, economic, and financial crises.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Who owns US debt? Who owns US debt?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672973791_TBFederalReserve.jpg)
Who owns US debt?
The US government has nearly $36 trillion of debt on issue and its bonds are the bedrock of the global financial system.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739173848_CanadaAfrica.jpg)
Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy
US tariffs under Trump highlight Canada's need to diversify foreign ties, including with Africa.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738907294_TBDeepseek.jpg)
South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data
DeepSeek also provided different answers to potentially sensitive questions in different languages, the NIS noted.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739176588_tbtheDalaiLama.jpg)
China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry
China is open to talks about the Dalai Lama's future if he abandons his separatist stance, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739174921_KKumaran.jpg)
Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves
Seven roads around Batu Caves will be closed in stages, depending on current conditions, from midnight yesterday until Feb 14.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739172768_NazmiNikAhmad.jpg)
Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution
Nik Nazmi says current legal controls and enforcement are limited to local authorities and do not constitute a comprehensive policy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739170679_AIActionSummit.jpg)
Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave
Delegations will discuss managing AI's massive energy needs amid global warming and its applications in the developing world.
Mon Feb 10 2025