![Putin says in New Year address that Russia will 'move forward' in 2025 Putin says in New Year address that Russia will 'move forward' in 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81735651655_putin.jpg)
Putin says in New Year address that Russia will 'move forward' in 2025
Putin paid tribute to Russian soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine, describing them as "true heroes", but did not refer in detail to the state of the conflict.
Wed Jan 01 2025
![Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723026471_TBPitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party
This means the party's 11 current and former executives will be banned from politics for 10 years.
Wed Aug 07 2024
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EXPLAINER - Thai court to decide fates of PM and opposition party
Srettha Thavisin's case is among factors that have heightened political uncertainty and roiled financial markets in Thailand.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Explainer - Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis Explainer - Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692659318_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Explainer - Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis
Thailand faces a pivotal week of court cases that could determine the fate of both the prime minister and the main opposition.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Setback for Thailand's Move Forward Party as court accepts dissolution case Setback for Thailand's Move Forward Party as court accepts dissolution case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712135678_TBPitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Setback for Thailand's Move Forward Party as court accepts dissolution case
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday accepted a case seeking the dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Thai poll body to ask court to disband Move Forward party Thai poll body to ask court to disband Move Forward party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689748032_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai poll body to ask court to disband Move Forward party
There is evidence that Move Forward undermines the democratic system with the king as the head of state, the Election Commission said.
Tue Mar 12 2024
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Thai opposition figure will fight 'tooth and nail' for party's survival
Move Forward targets issues and institutions long seen as untouchable, with plans to tackle business monopolies, end army conscription.
Tue Feb 27 2024
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Good relationship between journalists from Malaysia-Indonesia can help resolve conflicts - ISWAMI
Ashwad Ismail said the role of ISWAMI in building relationship between both countries was the right move forward as the media's role today.
Tue Feb 20 2024
![Former Thai PM hopeful cleared in first of two cases against opposition Former Thai PM hopeful cleared in first of two cases against opposition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706101223_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Former Thai PM hopeful cleared in first of two cases against opposition
The court cleared Pita Limjaroenrat to return to parliament from suspension.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![Thai court to decide former PM hopeful's fate in election case Thai court to decide former PM hopeful's fate in election case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689748032_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai court to decide former PM hopeful's fate in election case
Pita Limjaroenrat argued that the firm's loss of its broadcast concession in 2007 meant it cannot be considered a mass media organisation.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![Target to get 10 mln MyDigital registrations by 2024 Q1 - Saifuddin Nasution Target to get 10 mln MyDigital registrations by 2024 Q1 - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702642419_TBSaifuddinNasutio.jpg)
Target to get 10 mln MyDigital registrations by 2024 Q1 - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the MyDigital ID is the direction for the country to move forward.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![Thailand's Pita quits as leader of election-winning party after failed PM bid Thailand's Pita quits as leader of election-winning party after failed PM bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694768716_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thailand's Pita quits as leader of election-winning party after failed PM bid
I want to allow other lawmakers to take on this role of opposition leader, said Pita Limjaroenrat.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![Thai court rejects election winners' challenge to derailed PM bid Thai court rejects election winners' challenge to derailed PM bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689774456_PitaLimjaroenratT.jpg)
Thai court rejects election winners' challenge to derailed PM bid
The court declined to accept the case as it was lodged by more than 20 individuals that did not include the prime ministerial candidate.
Wed Aug 16 2023
![Thai court to decide on election winners' challenge to derailed PM bid Thai court to decide on election winners' challenge to derailed PM bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689324441_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai court to decide on election winners' challenge to derailed PM bid
The court must decide whether there is merit in Move Forward's challenge to a decision that prevented Pita Limjaroenrat's PM bid.
Wed Aug 16 2023
![Thailand's Move Forward says will not back Pheu Thai's PM bid Thailand's Move Forward says will not back Pheu Thai's PM bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689774456_PitaLimjaroenratT.jpg)
Thailand's Move Forward says will not back Pheu Thai's PM bid
Move Forward's lawmakers were unanimous in opposing that, its secretary general, Chaithawat Tulathon said.
Tue Aug 15 2023
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025