![About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program](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)
About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program
The buyout is one of many approaches Trump is taking to slash a civilian workforce of 2.3 million.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations? How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732079913_tbElonMuskDonald.jpg)
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
![Parking spot scuffle: Victim receives 35 stitches - Police Parking spot scuffle: Victim receives 35 stitches - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41725528301_TBtetak.jpg)
Parking spot scuffle: Victim receives 35 stitches - Police
Police were alerted by a woman who reported that her nephew had been slashed on the head by the suspect.
Thu Sep 05 2024
![World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703651489_KashiwazakiKariwa.jpg)
World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![FEATURE: Rohingya refugees face soaring hunger and crime after aid cuts FEATURE: Rohingya refugees face soaring hunger and crime after aid cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41504775023_Rohingya.jpg)
FEATURE: Rohingya refugees face soaring hunger and crime after aid cuts
Lack of funds forces World Food Programme to slash food rations.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Mountain forests disappearing at alarming rate - Study Mountain forests disappearing at alarming rate - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679279531_MOUNTAIN.jpg)
Mountain forests disappearing at alarming rate - Study
Key drivers of the loss are commercial logging, wildfires, "slash-and-burn" cultivation and commodity agriculture, study reveals.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678244193_ROHINGYA.jpg)
UN seeks $876 mil for Rohingya refugees
The call came at a time when the World Food Programme slashed food aid to Rohingya refugees from this month, blaming a funding shortfall.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![Musk outlines Tesla's recession playbook: Claw back costs Musk outlines Tesla's recession playbook: Claw back costs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667466376_ElonMusk.jpg)
Musk outlines Tesla's recession playbook: Claw back costs
Musk and other executives outlined plans to reshape the electric vehicle maker's cost base after slashing prices up to 20 pct.
Thu Jan 26 2023
![Court of Appeal upholds unemployed man's murder conviction, death sentence Court of Appeal upholds unemployed man's murder conviction, death sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665038323_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Court of Appeal upholds unemployed man's murder conviction, death sentence
The facts of the case revealed that the deceased brother-in-law saw Rames taking a machete and slashing the deceased.
Wed Nov 09 2022
![Palm oil prices seen ticking up as rains slash output and demand strengthens Palm oil prices seen ticking up as rains slash output and demand strengthens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616138767_PalmOil.jpg)
Palm oil prices seen ticking up as rains slash output and demand strengthens
Higher exports and lower production would help major palm oil producers Indonesia and Malaysia bring down inventories.
Tue Oct 25 2022
!['Little kids who were still sleeping' - Thailand mourns victims of mass killing 'Little kids who were still sleeping' - Thailand mourns victims of mass killing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665111513_Thailand.jpg)
'Little kids who were still sleeping' - Thailand mourns victims of mass killing
22 children were killed by an ex-policemen, who witnesses said burst into a daycare centre and started shooting and slashing those inside.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Man found dead with slash wound on neck in Dungun Man found dead with slash wound on neck in Dungun](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51656868245_garisanpolispolic.jpg)
Man found dead with slash wound on neck in Dungun
The body was found by the plantation manager and the police found no identification documents.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![JB murder: Mother, infant son buried in common grave JB murder: Mother, infant son buried in common grave](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657026121_TBKELARKEBUMI.jpg)
JB murder: Mother, infant son buried in common grave
The woman and her baby boy, who were slashed to death, allegedly by her husband in Kampung Bakar Batu yesterday, were buried in a common grave today.
Tue Jul 05 2022
![China slashes COVID quarantine time for international travellers China slashes COVID quarantine time for international travellers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656403008_BEIJING.jpg)
China slashes COVID quarantine time for international travellers
Despite easing COVID restrictions in Beijing and Shanghai, residents have been told to go through COVID testing every few days.
Tue Jun 28 2022
![Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings, report warns Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings, report warns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655959781_NembiGuasu.jpg)
Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings, report warns
China and M'sia would be most severely hit, with rating downgrades by more than six notches in the partial collapse scenario, study shows.
Thu Jun 23 2022
![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