![Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739332435_HadiMatar.jpg)
Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom
Hadi Matar has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Iranian foundation offers land to Salman Rushdie's attacker - state TV Iranian foundation offers land to Salman Rushdie's attacker - state TV](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676972950_HadiMatar.jpg)
Iranian foundation offers land to Salman Rushdie's attacker - state TV
Hadi Matar attacked Salman Rushdie causing him to lose an eye and the use of one hand.
Tue Feb 21 2023
![Salman Rushdie lost sight in one eye following attack, agent says Salman Rushdie lost sight in one eye following attack, agent says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666581590_salmanrushdie.jpg)
Salman Rushdie lost sight in one eye following attack, agent says
The attack came 33 years after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, then Iran's supreme leader, issued a fatwa, calling on Muslims to assassinate Rushdie.
Mon Oct 24 2022
![Salman Rushdie attack suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault Salman Rushdie attack suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660875398_HadiMatar.jpg)
Salman Rushdie attack suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault
Hadi Matar pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder and assault charges and was held without bail.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![Rushdie attack suspect says he admires Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini Rushdie attack suspect says he admires Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660429674_HadiMatar.jpg)
Rushdie attack suspect says he admires Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini
Hadi Matar said a tweet in the winter announcing the Rushdie's visit to the Chautauqua Institution gave him the idea of going there.
Thu Aug 18 2022
![Salman Rushdie off ventilator and 'road to recovery has begun,' agent says Salman Rushdie off ventilator and 'road to recovery has begun,' agent says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660360947_SalmanRushdie.jpg)
Salman Rushdie off ventilator and 'road to recovery has begun,' agent says
It will be long, the injuries are severe, but his condition is headed in the right direction, Andrew Wylie said.
Mon Aug 15 2022
![Suspect's father refuses to speak about Rushdie attack - Lebanon town mayor Suspect's father refuses to speak about Rushdie attack - Lebanon town mayor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660530146_HadiMatar.jpg)
Suspect's father refuses to speak about Rushdie attack - Lebanon town mayor
Matar's father is in the country now but he has locked himself in and is not accepting to give any kind of statement to anyone, Ali said.
Mon Aug 15 2022
![Salman Rushdie off ventilator, talking following stabbing attack Salman Rushdie off ventilator, talking following stabbing attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660360947_SalmanRushdie.jpg)
Salman Rushdie off ventilator, talking following stabbing attack
Novelist Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed at a literary festival in New York, is now off the ventilator and is able to talk.
Sun Aug 14 2022
![Salman Rushdie on ventilator, may lose eye after stabbing attack Salman Rushdie on ventilator, may lose eye after stabbing attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660360947_SalmanRushdie.jpg)
Salman Rushdie on ventilator, may lose eye after stabbing attack
Author Salman Rushdie, who has been attacked in New York, is on a ventilator, cannot speak and is likely to lose an eye.
Sat Aug 13 2022
![Salman Rushdie, novelist who drew death threats, on ventilator after New York stabbing Salman Rushdie, novelist who drew death threats, on ventilator after New York stabbing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660359960_SalmanRushdie.jpg)
Salman Rushdie, novelist who drew death threats, on ventilator after New York stabbing
Salman will likely lose one eye; the nerves in his arm were severed; and his liver was stabbed and damaged, Andrew Wylie said.
Sat Aug 13 2022
![Salman Rushdie stabbed in the neck at an event in western New York Salman Rushdie stabbed in the neck at an event in western New York](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71444805896_SalmanRushdie.jpg)
Salman Rushdie stabbed in the neck at an event in western New York
Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage at an event in New York and suffered an apparent stab wound to the neck.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![Salman Rushdie warns of new dangers to free speech in West Salman Rushdie warns of new dangers to free speech in West](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71444805896_SalmanRushdie.jpg)
Salman Rushdie warns of new dangers to free speech in West
Violence against writers and a misplaced sense of political correctness pose new dangers to freedom of speech in the West, writer Salman Rushdie said on Tuesday.
Wed Oct 14 2015
AWANI Tonight: Education: Act quick to enhance English proficiency among students - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Education Ministry to quickly implement initiatives to enhance students' English proficiency, emphasizing the need to expedite education reforms in this area.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41685516815_TBJHOLOW.jpg)
Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah
Tengku Rahimah says Jho Low played a key role in TIA's early stages, proposing its setup and identifying growth sectors.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739356184_tbrubbleofbuilding.jpg)
Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip
Egypt says it is looking forward to cooperating with US President Donald Trump to reach comprehensive and just peace in the region.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024 Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737690501_palmoil.jpg)
Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024
Central Asia is an important export destination for Malaysian palm oil, says Datuk Chan Foong Hin.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739350796_pengurusantertinggi.jpg)
GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group
The charges provide for imprisonment of between five and 20 years upon conviction.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739344427_TBBAGINDAALTANTUYA.jpg)
Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case
Court orders Abdul Razak Baginda to pay a total of more than 9 million ringgit to the family of murdered Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739347253_Sangam.jpg)
Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival
Hindus consider this year's event even more significant as having the power to free them of the cycle of rebirth.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739338431_FormerSpanishsocce.jpg)
Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss
Jenni Hermoso says she was pressured to agree to a statement downplaying the kiss.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739348200_ElonMuskDonaldTr.jpg)
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts
The executive order was the latest effort by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink and align the US govt with Trump's policy priorities.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41725066033_KWSPEPF.jpg)
EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment
In a statement today, EPF said that these claims are unfounded.
Wed Feb 12 2025