![Sudan's RSF and allies sexually abused victims from 8-75 years, UN mission says Sudan's RSF and allies sexually abused victims from 8-75 years, UN mission says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730199334_TBSUDANVIOLENCE.jpg)
Sudan's RSF and allies sexually abused victims from 8-75 years, UN mission says
The UN report says most sexual violence is committed by RSF and allied Arab militia to terrorise people for perceived links to enemies.
Wed Oct 30 2024
![World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714719279_TBCIJLogo.jpg)
World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking
The RSF release of the 2024 World Press Freedom Index spotlights the challenges we face in Malaysia as we drop to a dismal ranking of 107.
Fri May 03 2024
![Sudan war causes stoppages on South Sudan oil pipeline, officials say Sudan war causes stoppages on South Sudan oil pipeline, officials say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711423642_TBSouthSudanese.jpg)
Sudan war causes stoppages on South Sudan oil pipeline, officials say
The exports are an important source of revenue for South Sudan, and Sudan takes a cut of the oil as a transit fee.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689132860_ArmyClashes.jpg)
Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail
More than 3 million people have been uprooted, including more than 700,000 who have fled to neighbouring countries.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![Sudan clashes intensify with no mediation in sight Sudan clashes intensify with no mediation in sight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687996634_burnedvehicle.jpg)
Sudan clashes intensify with no mediation in sight
Clashes between Sudan's army and paramilitary RSF entered its 12th week with no attempts in sight to bring a peaceful end to the conflict.
Mon Jul 03 2023
![Sudan war traps civilians after ceasefire ends Sudan war traps civilians after ceasefire ends](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686203279_TBSudan.jpg)
Sudan war traps civilians after ceasefire ends
The fighting between warring factions intensified for a second day, trapping civilians in a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Tue Jun 13 2023
![Massive fire as Sudanese factions battle for control of arms factory Massive fire as Sudanese factions battle for control of arms factory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686203279_TBSudan.jpg)
Massive fire as Sudanese factions battle for control of arms factory
RSF in the eighth week of a power struggle with the army, attacked the heavily protected, sprawling Yarmouk complex, witnesses said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
![Shelling, looting in Sudan's capital as military factions battle for eighth week Shelling, looting in Sudan's capital as military factions battle for eighth week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683259612_KhartoumNorthSudan.jpg)
Shelling, looting in Sudan's capital as military factions battle for eighth week
More than 1.2 million people have been displaced within Sudan.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![Heavy clashes in Sudan's capital as truce set to expire Heavy clashes in Sudan's capital as truce set to expire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81685351792_HalimeAdamMoussa.jpg)
Heavy clashes in Sudan's capital as truce set to expire
Heavy and sustained clashes could be heard on Monday in parts of Sudan's capital, residents said.
Mon May 29 2023
![Ceasefire talks yield no major progress as fighting rages in Sudan Ceasefire talks yield no major progress as fighting rages in Sudan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51683623093_SudanAmericanDocto.jpg)
Ceasefire talks yield no major progress as fighting rages in Sudan
Armed clashes still raged in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Monday
Tue May 09 2023
![Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683286678_Journalism.jpg)
Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF
Traditional forms of political interference are also gaining ground in many countries, RSF said.
Sat May 06 2023
![Heavy fighting in Khartoum; Sudan's children caught in conflict, UN says Heavy fighting in Khartoum; Sudan's children caught in conflict, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683259612_KhartoumNorthSudan.jpg)
Heavy fighting in Khartoum; Sudan's children caught in conflict, UN says
UNICEF said it had received reports of 190 children killed and 1,700 injured in Sudan since the conflict erupted.
Fri May 05 2023
![Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653650961_TBRAKANMEDIA.jpg)
Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF
Malaysia has jumped 40 places with 62.83 points compared with the previous year when it was placed at 113 with 51.55 points.
Wed May 03 2023
![Air strikes, tank fire rock Sudan's capital region despite truce pledge Air strikes, tank fire rock Sudan's capital region despite truce pledge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682669521_SudanMilitaryClas.jpg)
Air strikes, tank fire rock Sudan's capital region despite truce pledge
Many foreigners remain stuck in Sudan despite the evacuation of thousands by numerous countries.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![Sudan fighting flares but military approves ceasefire extension Sudan fighting flares but military approves ceasefire extension](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81682577640_TBKhartoum.jpg)
Sudan fighting flares but military approves ceasefire extension
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has given initial approval to a plan to extend the truce for another 72 hours.
Thu Apr 27 2023
![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