![Israeli military calls up reservists as uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire builds Israeli military calls up reservists as uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire builds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739356247_tbIsraelisoldierG.jpg)
Israeli military calls up reservists as uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire builds
Israel calls up reservists, preparing to resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas misses Saturday's deadline to release more Israeli hostages.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733786919_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned on Saturday
So far, 16 of 33 hostages have been freed as part of the ceasefire deal's first phase due to last 42 days.
Wed Feb 12 2025
AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire deal should be scrapped if all Israeli captives are not freed by Saturday. This comes after Hamas suspended more releases, accusing Israel of violating the deal.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out' Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'
Trump cautions that Israel might want to override him on the issue and said he might speak to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737114182_TBISRAEL.jpg)
Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt
Hamas announces this five days before Saturdays hostage release so mediators could pressure Israel to honor its ceasefire obligations.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737446407_ceasefire.jpg)
Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled
Hamas is set to release the more than 90 hostages over the coming weeks as part of a complex ceasefire deal reached with Israel this month.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![Alert level warning of continuous rain in four states from this Saturday Alert level warning of continuous rain in four states from this Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71735717821_TBMeteor.jpg)
Alert level warning of continuous rain in four states from this Saturday
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert level warning of continuous rain in four states for three days starting this Saturday.
Wed Jan 01 2025
![Continuous rain warning across three states from Dec 28 - MetMalaysia Continuous rain warning across three states from Dec 28 - MetMalaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81735126940_tbCuacamendung.jpg)
Continuous rain warning across three states from Dec 28 - MetMalaysia
Continuous rain at the alert level is expected to occur in several parts of Sabah for three days, starting this Saturday (Dec 28), according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Thu Dec 26 2024
![Police appeal for information on missing teen, Nur Aleeyah Qistina Police appeal for information on missing teen, Nur Aleeyah Qistina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41735031067_NurAleeyahQistina.jpg)
Police appeal for information on missing teen, Nur Aleeyah Qistina
The police are seeking public assistance in locating a 13-year-old girl, Nur Aleeyah Qistina Mohammad Adzham, who has been missing since last Saturday.
Tue Dec 24 2024
![113 villages in four districts in Kelantan expected to be hit by floods from Wednesday to Saturday 113 villages in four districts in Kelantan expected to be hit by floods from Wednesday to Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41734403268_TBmetmalaysia.jpg)
113 villages in four districts in Kelantan expected to be hit by floods from Wednesday to Saturday
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage says the affected villages are in low-lying areas within 5 kilometres of Sungai Kelantan.
Tue Dec 17 2024
![South Korean President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end' South Korean President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733970002_YoonSukYeol.jpg)
South Korean President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol faces a second impeachment vote in parliament expected on Saturday.
Thu Dec 12 2024
![What to expect when Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday What to expect when Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733486393_NotreDamedeParis.jpg)
What to expect when Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday
Five and a half years after fire destroyed its roof and spire and caused major damage throughout, Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens.
Sat Dec 07 2024
![South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law debacle South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law debacle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71733266073_YoonSukYeol.jpg)
South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law debacle
Six South Korean opposition parties later submitted a bill in parliament to impeach Yoon Suk-Yeol, with voting set for Friday or Saturday.
Wed Dec 04 2024
![Trump intends to replace current FBI Director with Kash Patel Trump intends to replace current FBI Director with Kash Patel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733035607_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump intends to replace current FBI Director with Kash Patel
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to nominate Kash Patel as the next Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director
Sun Dec 01 2024
![PM to officiate two years of MADANI government programme this Saturday PM to officiate two years of MADANI government programme this Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732101029_tbMADANI.jpg)
PM to officiate two years of MADANI government programme this Saturday
The three-day 2TM programme will also feature a showcase of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) exhibitions.
Thu Nov 21 2024
![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
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
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
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
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
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
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
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
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
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
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
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
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
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
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