![Wife of Orlando nightclub gunman arrested on federal charges Wife of Orlando nightclub gunman arrested on federal charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484620336_Wife.jpg)
Wife of Orlando nightclub gunman arrested on federal charges
The FBI on Monday arrested the wife of the gunman who killed 49 people at an Orlando gay nightclub last year.
Tue Jan 17 2017
![What the Orlando gunman told hostage negotiators and dispatchers during his rampage What the Orlando gunman told hostage negotiators and dispatchers during his rampage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81465873098_OmarMateen.jpg)
What the Orlando gunman told hostage negotiators and dispatchers during his rampage
A partial transcript released by the FBI on Monday provides the most thorough look yet into what Omar Mateen said to police as he holed up inside a bathroom at Pulse.
Mon Jun 20 2016
![After Orlando, some American Muslims are anxious about what comes next After Orlando, some American Muslims are anxious about what comes next](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41465808112_950x600.jpg)
After Orlando, some American Muslims are anxious about what comes next
In the aftermath of Orlando shooting, American Muslims worry about what might come next at a time when some of their neighbors support Donald Trump
Sun Jun 19 2016
![Orlando gunman exchanged text messages with wife, searched Facebook during standoff Orlando gunman exchanged text messages with wife, searched Facebook during standoff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71465911754_OmarMateen.jpg)
Orlando gunman exchanged text messages with wife, searched Facebook during standoff
Orlando shooter Omar Mateen exchanged text messages with his wife on the day of the attack, according to a US law enforcement official.
Sat Jun 18 2016
![Noor Zahi Salman, wife of Orlando gunman, recalled as friendly, outgoing and stylish Noor Zahi Salman, wife of Orlando gunman, recalled as friendly, outgoing and stylish](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465734053_GayBarShooting.jpg)
Noor Zahi Salman, wife of Orlando gunman, recalled as friendly, outgoing and stylish
Noor Zahi Salman is now the subject of scrutiny after her husband's attack on a nightclub in Orlando, which left 49 people dead before Mateen was killed by police.
Thu Jun 16 2016
![Orlando gunman vowed ISIS loyalty in Facebook postings Orlando gunman vowed ISIS loyalty in Facebook postings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71465911754_OmarMateen.jpg)
Orlando gunman vowed ISIS loyalty in Facebook postings
On the day of his rampage at a gay nightclub, the Orlando shooter posted messages on Facebook pledging allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State.
Thu Jun 16 2016
![Orlando gunman visited gay club many times: witnesses Orlando gunman visited gay club many times: witnesses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71465911754_OmarMateen.jpg)
Orlando gunman visited gay club many times: witnesses
Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in the midst of his killing spree, officials say.
Tue Jun 14 2016
![Gunman in Orlando gay club shooting was a regular: report Gunman in Orlando gay club shooting was a regular: report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465734053_GayBarShooting.jpg)
Gunman in Orlando gay club shooting was a regular: report
The gunman who massacred 49 people at the Pulse club in Orlando was himself a regular at the gay nightspot, four clubgoers told the Orlando Sentinel on Monday.
Tue Jun 14 2016
![Gays a target for the Islamic State group Gays a target for the Islamic State group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447651550_gayhomosexual.jpg)
Gays a target for the Islamic State group
The Islamic State group, which claimed responsibility for an attack on a gay nightclub on Sunday that left 49 revellers dead, has a history of extreme violence against gays.
Tue Jun 14 2016
![Facebook activates 'safety check' in Orlando Facebook activates 'safety check' in Orlando](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71445670862_facebook.jpg)
Facebook activates 'safety check' in Orlando
Facebook users in Orlando are being prompted to check in and let their friends know that they are safe, after 50 people were killed at a popular gay nightclub in the Florida city.
Mon Jun 13 2016
![Ex-wife of suspected Orlando shooter: 'He beat me' Ex-wife of suspected Orlando shooter: 'He beat me'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465734053_GayBarShooting.jpg)
Ex-wife of suspected Orlando shooter: 'He beat me'
By 5 am, Omar Mateen lay dead, killed in a gun battle with police in a violent finale to the worst mass shooting in US history.
Mon Jun 13 2016
![Gunman who killed 50 in Orlando nightclub had pledged allegiance to ISIS Gunman who killed 50 in Orlando nightclub had pledged allegiance to ISIS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71465789054_Gaybarshooting.jpg)
Gunman who killed 50 in Orlando nightclub had pledged allegiance to ISIS
A gunman who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State opened fire inside a crowded gay bar and dance club here early Sunday.
Mon Jun 13 2016
![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