![Elon Musk says $1 million election giveaway wasn't an illegal lottery Elon Musk says $1 million election giveaway wasn't an illegal lottery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732680289_ElonMusk.jpg)
Elon Musk says $1 million election giveaway wasn't an illegal lottery
Elon Musk denies claims that the giveaway was an illegal 'lottery' violating Texas laws on deceptive trade practices.
Mon Jan 27 2025
![Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41737419277_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again
The move places the United States alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world outside the 2015 pact.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![Reflections from London: Shaping bilateral ties with a more active UK Reflections from London: Shaping bilateral ties with a more active UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51736951873_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Reflections from London: Shaping bilateral ties with a more active UK
Over the past five years, there have been notable developments in the United Kingdom's approach to the Asia-Pacific region.
Sun Jan 19 2025
![Asia-Pacific airports soar to new heights in global rankings, says OAG Asia-Pacific airports soar to new heights in global rankings, says OAG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71736852614_Hanedaairport.jpg)
Asia-Pacific airports soar to new heights in global rankings, says OAG
In terms of international seat capacity, Seoul Incheon ranks highest among Asia Pacific airports.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![US begins new year on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion US begins new year on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41735875474_TeslaCybertruck.jpg)
US begins new year on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion
An explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas raise fears of more threats in a month packed with large-scale public events.
Fri Jan 03 2025
![APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81735797813_APECAsiaPacific.jpg)
APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability
South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.
Thu Jan 02 2025
![Leading the pack - Malaysia readies itself as ASEAN Chair 2025 Leading the pack - Malaysia readies itself as ASEAN Chair 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81735613972_ASEAN.jpg)
Leading the pack - Malaysia readies itself as ASEAN Chair 2025
There is high hope for Malaysia to lay out the foundation towards implementable action plans for this newer cohort of ASEAN leadership.
Tue Dec 31 2024
![Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81735522355_liverpool.jpg)
Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear
Liverpool have 45 points from 18 games with surprise package Nottingham Forest their closest pursuers with 37 points having played a game more.
Mon Dec 30 2024
![Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734497035_earthquake.jpg)
Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors
Rescuers search for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila.
Wed Dec 18 2024
![Astro sees Adex recovery, multiple content wins in Q3 Astro sees Adex recovery, multiple content wins in Q3](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733913867_tbastroprogram.jpg)
Astro sees Adex recovery, multiple content wins in Q3
Astro One is a new suite of entertainment packages designed to simplify choices and add value to Malaysian households.
Wed Dec 11 2024
![Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732680289_ElonMusk.jpg)
Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump
The huge donations made Elon Musk one of the biggest underwriters of a presidential campaign in US history.
Tue Dec 10 2024
![Govt has no plans to introduce new taxes in the near future - Finance Ministry Govt has no plans to introduce new taxes in the near future - Finance Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732638800_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
Govt has no plans to introduce new taxes in the near future - Finance Ministry
According to the Finance Ministry, the government's present focus is on increasing compliance and improving the existing tax system.
Thu Dec 05 2024
![Delaware judge rejects Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay - again Delaware judge rejects Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay - again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713929876_ElonMuskjpg.jpg)
Delaware judge rejects Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay - again
The ruling by the judge, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, follows her January decision that called the pay package excessive and rescinded it.
Tue Dec 03 2024
![KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61730432104_TBktmb.jpg)
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
![Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732180637_StarClub.jpg)
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 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