![Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739446694_tbMyanmarscamcent.jpg)
Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739268058_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media
The exchange of MoUs reflects Malaysia and Turkiyes' commitment to deepening strategic, economic and cultural ties.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739169613_tbMarkBrown.jpg)
New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
Cook Islands' PM is heading to China, seeking a partnership in national development, including infrastructure, trade, and the economy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent [COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737690501_palmoil.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Harnessing the power of methane from palm oil mill effluent
Malaysia's palm oil industry faces mounting environmental concerns, particularly regarding methane emissions from POME.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81738032194_GulfofMexico.jpg)
Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users
Outside of the US and Mexico, users will see both names on Google Maps.
Tue Jan 28 2025
![Kashmir's saffron growers experiment with indoor farming as climate pressures mount Kashmir's saffron growers experiment with indoor farming as climate pressures mount](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737707064_Saffronflowers.jpg)
Kashmir's saffron growers experiment with indoor farming as climate pressures mount
Pampore is known for its farms that grow the world's most expensive spice - the red-hued saffron.
Sat Jan 25 2025
![Rescuers evacuate 3,000 residents near Indonesia's Mt Ibu after eruption Rescuers evacuate 3,000 residents near Indonesia's Mt Ibu after eruption](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41737004176_GunungIbu.jpg)
Rescuers evacuate 3,000 residents near Indonesia's Mt Ibu after eruption
A four-km ash cloud eruption prompted authorities to raise the alert level in nearby areas.
Thu Jan 16 2025
![South Korea's Yoon: Embittered survivor becomes first sitting president arrested South Korea's Yoon: Embittered survivor becomes first sitting president arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736910754_YoonSukYeol.jpg)
South Korea's Yoon: Embittered survivor becomes first sitting president arrested
Yoon Suk-Yeol's political fate is in the hands of the Constitutional Court as his legal perils mount.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736849619_TBNORTHKOREA.jpg)
North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia
Mounting evidence shows North Korean soldiers aiding Russia in Ukraine are resorting to extreme measures.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![Former US President Jimmy Carter remembered for a life that rose above politics Former US President Jimmy Carter remembered for a life that rose above politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736477238_JimmyCarter.jpg)
Former US President Jimmy Carter remembered for a life that rose above politics
President Biden and four former US presidents join hundreds of mourners at the Washington National Cathedral.
Fri Jan 10 2025
![Apple's China troubles mount as foreign phone sales sink for 4th month Apple's China troubles mount as foreign phone sales sink for 4th month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61735907197_apple.jpg)
Apple's China troubles mount as foreign phone sales sink for 4th month
Apple, the dominant foreign smartphone maker in China, faces a slowing economy and competition from domestic rivals, such as Huawei.
Sat Jan 04 2025
![Americans face challenges as health insurance costs rise and delays mount Americans face challenges as health insurance costs rise and delays mount](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61733743852_unitedhealthcare.jpg)
Americans face challenges as health insurance costs rise and delays mount
Recent data show that patients are now even more likely to have their claims denied, pay more for premiums and medical visits.
Mon Dec 09 2024
![Central Philippines Kanlaon volcano erupts, says seismology agency Central Philippines Kanlaon volcano erupts, says seismology agency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733735070_TBKanlaonvolcano.jpg)
Central Philippines Kanlaon volcano erupts, says seismology agency
The seismology agency advises local governments in the volcano's vicinity to evacuate people living near the volcano.
Mon Dec 09 2024
![Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes as ceasefire violations mount Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes as ceasefire violations mount](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733200456_Lebanon.jpg)
Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes as ceasefire violations mount
Lebanon and Israel exchange accusations of breaches, with Lebanon claiming the violations have turned deadly.
Tue Dec 03 2024
![White House defends Biden's Hunter pardon as criticism mounts White House defends Biden's Hunter pardon as criticism mounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733198747_TBbiden.jpg)
White House defends Biden's Hunter pardon as criticism mounts
Joe Biden says, he believed his son had been selectively prosecuted and targeted unfairly by the president's political opponents.
Tue Dec 03 2024
![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
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025