![Soccer: Qatar's moment of truth has come Soccer: Qatar's moment of truth has come](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668813224_FIFAWorldCupQatar.jpg)
Soccer: Qatar's moment of truth has come
The moment of truth for Qatar's ability to organise the World Cup after years of failed overtures and criticism over labour rights has come.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![Prankster interrupts British PM May's keynote party speech Prankster interrupts British PM May's keynote party speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41507172316_TheresaMay.jpg)
Prankster interrupts British PM May's keynote party speech
British comedian Simon Brodkin, who uses the stage name Lee Nelson, handed May a P45 letter as she gave her speech to Conservative supporters.
Thu Oct 05 2017
![Blatter suffers one last defeat over FIFA misconduct Blatter suffers one last defeat over FIFA misconduct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41437272207_SEPPBLATTER.jpg)
Blatter suffers one last defeat over FIFA misconduct
"Mr Blatter breached the FIFA Code of Ethics since the payment amounted to an undue gift as it had no contractual basis." - CAS
Mon Dec 05 2016
![Sepp Blatter to attend Aug 25 FIFA ban appeal Sepp Blatter to attend Aug 25 FIFA ban appeal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41437462485_seppblatter.jpg)
Sepp Blatter to attend Aug 25 FIFA ban appeal
The former FIFA president will appear in person at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against his ban from football.
Tue Aug 09 2016
![FIFA reveals Blatter made $3.7 million as legal fees balloon FIFA reveals Blatter made $3.7 million as legal fees balloon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41437462485_seppblatter.jpg)
FIFA reveals Blatter made $3.7 million as legal fees balloon
For the first time, FIFA makes public the salaries it pays its senior officials. Sepp Blatter, who has been banned from soccer for six years, tops the list at $3.72 million.
Fri Mar 18 2016
![Platini appeals against six-year ban Platini appeals against six-year ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61456917309_MichelPlatini.jpg)
Platini appeals against six-year ban
UEFA president Michel Platini has made a formal appeal against his six year ban from football at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Wed Mar 02 2016
![Infantino elected to replace Blatter: How the FIFA scandal unfolded Infantino elected to replace Blatter: How the FIFA scandal unfolded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71442533891_950x600.jpg)
Infantino elected to replace Blatter: How the FIFA scandal unfolded
Following Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidential election victory, we look at how the game's governing body became engulfed in scandal.
Sat Feb 27 2016
![I gave him tips - Blatter welcomes Infantino election I gave him tips - Blatter welcomes Infantino election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://www.stadiumastro.com//Portals/0/ArticleImages/Football/gianniinfantino-cropped_n0c1jh4w6r441kuu7jh1njszf.jpg)
I gave him tips - Blatter welcomes Infantino election
New ruler of world football Gianni Infantino was furnished with "tips" from Sepp Blatter, the disgraced former FIFA president has claimed.
Sat Feb 27 2016
![Infantino wins FIFA vote, vows to drag game out of darkness Infantino wins FIFA vote, vows to drag game out of darkness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61456537206_GianniInfantino.jpg)
Infantino wins FIFA vote, vows to drag game out of darkness
Gianni Infantino on Friday won the FIFA presidential election to replace Sepp Blatter and immediately vowed to guide the world football body out of its corruption trauma.
Sat Feb 27 2016
![I'll always be a president, says Blatter I'll always be a president, says Blatter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://www.stadiumastro.com//Portals/0/ArticleImages/Football/seppblatter-cropped_1ifksp51824eq16yee2bghjkxp.jpg)
I'll always be a president, says Blatter
FIFA is set to appoint a new president on Friday, with Gianni Infantino and Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa the frontrunners.
Fri Feb 26 2016
![FIFA presidential race: Infantino, Sheikh Salman battle to go to the wire FIFA presidential race: Infantino, Sheikh Salman battle to go to the wire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://www.stadiumastro.com//Portals/0/ArticleImages/Football/fifa-congress-cropped_16klih3o7q19e1un7lstun05ob.jpg)
FIFA presidential race: Infantino, Sheikh Salman battle to go to the wire
After a frantic final day of campaigning, Gianni Infantino and Sheikh Salman remain tough to separate in the race to become FIFA president.
Fri Feb 26 2016
![Qatar did not buy 2022 World Cup - Blatter Qatar did not buy 2022 World Cup - Blatter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://www.stadiumastro.com//Portals/0/ArticleImages/Football/seppblatterhamadbinkhalifaalthani-cropped_1xjpkvkg8qnvk1jdqxbslx5yhw.jpg)
Qatar did not buy 2022 World Cup - Blatter
Sepp Blatter continues to distance himself from allegations of corruption and claims Qatar did not buy the 2022 World Cup.
Sat Feb 20 2016
![FIFA museum to open on February 28 FIFA museum to open on February 28](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41452610539_FifaMuseum.jpg)
FIFA museum to open on February 28
The multi-million dollar FIFA museum, the project of fallen world football chief Sepp Blatter, will open its doors on February 28 in Zurich, two days after the election of his successor.
Tue Jan 12 2016
![Blatter: FIFA has abandoned me Blatter: FIFA has abandoned me](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://www.stadiumastro.com//Portals/0/ArticleImages/Football/seppblatter-cropped_1x60youlssl5w1uceqa0n3x1v1.jpg)
Blatter: FIFA has abandoned me
Suspended president Sepp Blatter feels let down by FIFA and has reiterated his desire to continue fighting against his eight-year ban.
Wed Dec 30 2015
![Prince Ali the best man to lead FIFA - Peter Velappan Prince Ali the best man to lead FIFA - Peter Velappan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41444897457_PrinceAli.jpg)
Prince Ali the best man to lead FIFA - Peter Velappan
The former AFC sec-gen says it is timely that an Asian leads the world governing body for football.
Thu Dec 24 2015
![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