![Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge
Insulting the crown is a serious offence in Thailand, where constitution states the king must be held in a position of "revered worship".
Tue Feb 06 2024
![London is serving up more than Coronation Quiche for the crowning of Charles III London is serving up more than Coronation Quiche for the crowning of Charles III](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682422516_RoyalCocktail.jpg)
London is serving up more than Coronation Quiche for the crowning of Charles III
Starting this week, some of London's most famous afternoon tea haunts are adapting their offerings with menus celebrating the monarchy.
Wed Apr 26 2023
![From holy oil to sceptres and a spoon: King Charles' coronation ceremony From holy oil to sceptres and a spoon: King Charles' coronation ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681108136_flagscelebrating.jpg)
From holy oil to sceptres and a spoon: King Charles' coronation ceremony
Here are details of the Crown Jewels that will be used, as outlined by Buckingham Palace.
Mon Apr 10 2023
!['Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' win top Emmy Awards on streaming heavy night 'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' win top Emmy Awards on streaming heavy night](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632114992_Lasso.jpg)
'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' win top Emmy Awards on streaming heavy night
Chess drama "The Queen's Gambit" was named best limited series and tied with "The Crown" for the most wins overall at 11 apiece.
Mon Sep 20 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
![Royals, underdogs, friends and Baby Yoda - it's time for the Emmys Royals, underdogs, friends and Baby Yoda - it's time for the Emmys](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632044813_EMMY.jpg)
Royals, underdogs, friends and Baby Yoda - it's time for the Emmys
Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, the Emmys will be a scaled down gathering with vaccinations, testing and masks mandatory.
Sun Sep 19 2021
![Emmy nominees in key categories Emmy nominees in key categories](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631954798_EMMYS.jpg)
Emmy nominees in key categories
Here is a list of the nominees in key categories for the 73rd Emmy Awards, which will be handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Sat Sep 18 2021
![Messi breaks Pele's South American goal record Messi breaks Pele's South American goal record](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631277622_ArgentinasLionelM.jpg)
Messi breaks Pele's South American goal record
Displacing the legendary Pele, Lionel Messi took the crown of all-time leading goal scorer in South American confederation (CONMEBOL) men's history with his latest hat-trick against Bolivia.
Fri Sep 10 2021
![The many takes on Princess Di The many takes on Princess Di](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61630212008_diana.jpg)
The many takes on Princess Di
Testament to the bottomless public appetite for the British royals and their most tragic figure, no less than three new portrayals of Princess Diana are on the way in the coming months.
Sun Aug 29 2021
![The Crown, Mandalorian top Emmy nominations with 24 each The Crown, Mandalorian top Emmy nominations with 24 each](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626235653_Mandalorian.jpg)
The Crown, Mandalorian top Emmy nominations with 24 each
The Marvel universe also got bragging rights with runner-up -WandaVision.-
Wed Jul 14 2021
![The Queen's Gambit, Ted Lasso vie for Emmy nominations The Queen's Gambit, Ted Lasso vie for Emmy nominations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626156668_Gambit.jpg)
The Queen's Gambit, Ted Lasso vie for Emmy nominations
The nominations for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced Tuesday by father-and-daughter actors Ron Cephas Jones and Jasmine Cephas Jones.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![James Bond movies to stay in theatres despite Amazon deal, producers say James Bond movies to stay in theatres despite Amazon deal, producers say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622086536_JAMESBOND.jpg)
James Bond movies to stay in theatres despite Amazon deal, producers say
The James Bond franchise is widely considered the jewel in the crown for fabled movie studio MGM.
Thu May 27 2021
![Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip: The strength behind the crown Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip: The strength behind the crown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41617976365_PRINCEPHILIP.jpg)
Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip: The strength behind the crown
Born into the Greek royal family although he preferred to be thought of as a Danish prince, the Duke of Edinburgh never wore a crown himself.
Sat Apr 10 2021
![UAE pledges five-fold trade rate with Malaysia - Muhyiddin UAE pledges five-fold trade rate with Malaysia - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615451155_PMAbuDhabi.jpg)
UAE pledges five-fold trade rate with Malaysia - Muhyiddin
The commitment was expressed by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi who is also the Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al Nahyan.
Thu Mar 11 2021
!['Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes 'Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41614572713_GOLDENGLOBES.jpg)
'Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes
The usual gathering of A-listers at a gala dinner in Beverly Hills was replaced by webcams in the homes of mostly glammed-up celebrities.
Mon Mar 01 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