![Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718601415_Jerebu.jpg)
Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials
A new prime minister after two decades, a thriving tourism sector driven by global music icons, and headline-grabbing legal sagas defined Singapore's landmark year in 2024.
Mon Dec 23 2024
![Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732153039_adani.jpg)
Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery, fraud
Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts.
Thu Nov 21 2024
![Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41731408737_PerdanaMenterilau.jpg)
Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December
The new assembly plant is set to produce 16,000 units of Proton Saga from 2023 through 2026, with an estimated investment of RM570 million.
Tue Nov 12 2024
![WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after U.S. guilty plea WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after U.S. guilty plea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719374048_assange.jpg)
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after U.S. guilty plea
His release ends a 14-year legal saga in which Assange spent more than five years in a British high-security jail and seven years in asylum at the Ecuadorean embassy in London.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716268017_KevinCostner.jpg)
Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films
The Hollywood star has already taken out a mortgage on 10 acres of his waterfront property in California to help fund the film project.
Tue May 21 2024
!['No indication of aliens': Spy balloon saga continues to surprise amid rising US-China tension 'No indication of aliens': Spy balloon saga continues to surprise amid rising US-China tension](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676343511_BALLOON.jpg)
'No indication of aliens': Spy balloon saga continues to surprise amid rising US-China tension
The balloon saga continues helping to drive US-China relations downwards.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![ESTCON 2022 sheds light on future of energy, tech ESTCON 2022 sheds light on future of energy, tech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672482816_ESTCON.jpg)
ESTCON 2022 sheds light on future of energy, tech
ESTCON2022 shone the spotlight on the latest trends and innovations in energy, the development of cities and the role of technology in future living.
Sat Dec 31 2022
![Fernando Santos leaves Portugal job after World Cup exit and Ronaldo bench saga Fernando Santos leaves Portugal job after World Cup exit and Ronaldo bench saga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671150258_FernandoSantos.jpg)
Fernando Santos leaves Portugal job after World Cup exit and Ronaldo bench saga
Fernando Santos has left his role as head coach of Portugal, bringing an end to a reign which saw him become the most successful boss in the team's history.
Thu Dec 15 2022
![Charred remains of woman found inside car that burst into flames after accident Charred remains of woman found inside car that burst into flames after accident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660557516_wanitarentung.jpg)
Charred remains of woman found inside car that burst into flames after accident
The charred remains of a woman was found inside a car that burst into flames after an accident that involved a Proton Saga car and a Toyota Hilux four-wheel drive in Limbang at about 9 am today.
Mon Aug 15 2022
![Shahrir paid RM549,090 for rehabilitation of Puri Langkasuka project - Witness Shahrir paid RM549,090 for rehabilitation of Puri Langkasuka project - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41647402324_TanSriShahrirAbS.jpg)
Shahrir paid RM549,090 for rehabilitation of Puri Langkasuka project - Witness
A businessman told the High Court that he received a payment of RM549,090 from Shahrir Ab Samad to carry out the rehabilitation works on the Puri Langkasuka project in Larkin.
Wed Aug 10 2022
![Djokovic returns to action with victory in Dubai Djokovic returns to action with victory in Dubai](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645494929_djokovic.jpg)
Djokovic returns to action with victory in Dubai
Djokovic showed no sign of rust or mental baggage from the Australian Open visa saga that rocked the sports world.
Tue Feb 22 2022
![TIMELINE - Key moments in Novak Djokovic's Australian saga TIMELINE - Key moments in Novak Djokovic's Australian saga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642154264_MELBOURNE.jpg)
TIMELINE - Key moments in Novak Djokovic's Australian saga
Immigration Minister Alex Hawke used discretionary powers to cancel Djokovic's visa for a second time, saying he may pose a health risk.
Fri Jan 14 2022
![Case of businessman charged with causing grievous hurt on security guard transferred to High Court Case of businessman charged with causing grievous hurt on security guard transferred to High Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641960596_TBBUNUH.jpg)
Case of businessman charged with causing grievous hurt on security guard transferred to High Court
The charge framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, carries the death sentence upon conviction.
Wed Jan 12 2022
![Myanmar air strikes reported in battle, internet cut in more areas Myanmar air strikes reported in battle, internet cut in more areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632723658_MYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar air strikes reported in battle, internet cut in more areas
Myanmar's military launched air strikes at the weekend after clashes with fighters opposed to the junta in the Sagaing region.
Mon Sep 27 2021
![Big wins for Olivia Colman, Kate Winslet at TV's Emmy Awards Big wins for Olivia Colman, Kate Winslet at TV's Emmy Awards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632107232_Oconnor.jpg)
Big wins for Olivia Colman, Kate Winslet at TV's Emmy Awards
Colman and O'Connor, who played Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles, in the lavish saga of the British royal family were named best drama actor and actress.
Mon Sep 20 2021
![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