![Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71730892262_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership
Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats.
Mon Nov 11 2024
![Kamala Harris' loss is another setback for US women in politics Kamala Harris' loss is another setback for US women in politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51730934045_tbKamalaHarris.jpg)
Kamala Harris' loss is another setback for US women in politics
For the second time in US history, a major party nominated a woman for president and for the second time she lost.
Fri Nov 08 2024
![America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722597772_KamalaHarris.jpg)
America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency
Gender was part of the campaign landscape in many different ways this election.
Fri Nov 08 2024
![INSIGHT - Trump did it his way in White House run. How he proved his advisers wrong INSIGHT - Trump did it his way in White House run. How he proved his advisers wrong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51730431631_DonaldTrump.jpg)
INSIGHT - Trump did it his way in White House run. How he proved his advisers wrong
Trump regularly made a point of asking supporters whether they were better off during his presidency or current Biden-Harris administration.
Thu Nov 07 2024
![INSIGHT - Kamala Harris made a historic dash for the White House. Here’s why she fell short. INSIGHT - Kamala Harris made a historic dash for the White House. Here’s why she fell short.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41730957852_KamalaHarris.jpg)
INSIGHT - Kamala Harris made a historic dash for the White House. Here’s why she fell short.
Kamala Harris campaign ultimately fails to overcome deep-seated voter concerns about inflation and immigration.
Thu Nov 07 2024
![After Harris' loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden After Harris' loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41730936030_tbBidenandHarris.jpg)
After Harris' loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat is the Democrats' second bitter loss to Donald Trump over the past three elections.
Thu Nov 07 2024
![Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61730946734_tbKamalaHarris.jpg)
Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on
Kamala Harris pledges to continue fighting for women's rights and against gun violence.
Thu Nov 07 2024
![Ringgit opens higher despite stronger US dollar on Trump's return to presidency Ringgit opens higher despite stronger US dollar on Trump's return to presidency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51724203623_malaysiaringgitus.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher despite stronger US dollar on Trump's return to presidency
President-elect Trump is expected to favour populist measures which could drive higher domestic demand and corporate earnings growth.
Thu Nov 07 2024
![ANALYSIS - Trump victory to reverberate through global economy ANALYSIS - Trump victory to reverberate through global economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71730892262_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Trump victory to reverberate through global economy
Import duties are a key plank of Trump's policies and likely to have the biggest global impact.
Thu Nov 07 2024
![Inside Trump's plan for mass deportations - and who wants to stop him Inside Trump's plan for mass deportations - and who wants to stop him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41730887796_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Inside Trump's plan for mass deportations - and who wants to stop him
Trump claims victory in the 2024 presidential contest, telling supporters, America had given him an "unprecedented and powerful mandate".
Wed Nov 06 2024
![What Trump 2.0 would mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars What Trump 2.0 would mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81730885564_DonaldTrump.jpg)
What Trump 2.0 would mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here is a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he would pursue in his second four-year term in office
Wed Nov 06 2024
![Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81730889862_TBTrump.jpg)
Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump secures more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency, Edison Research projected.
Wed Nov 06 2024
![Global reaction to the US presidential election Global reaction to the US presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61730884225_TBTrump.jpg)
Global reaction to the US presidential election
World leaders rush to congratulate Republican Donald Trump after he claims victory in the US presidential election.
Wed Nov 06 2024
![Takeaways from the US presidential election Takeaways from the US presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81730870394_USPresidenti.jpg)
Takeaways from the US presidential election
Here are some takeaways from the exit polls and results.
Wed Nov 06 2024
!['Trump trade' surges as he claims victory 'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51730881031_DonaldTrumps.jpg)
'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory
US stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time.
Wed Nov 06 2024
![Woman pleads guilty to abandoning her newborn baby at restaurant Woman pleads guilty to abandoning her newborn baby at restaurant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738909791_PembantuKedaiMakan.jpg)
Woman pleads guilty to abandoning her newborn baby at restaurant
The accused, Nor Zainab Jamaludin, was charged with abandoning her two-day-old baby girl at the restaurant in Sanglang.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Op Sky: MACC focuses on completing investigation paper Op Sky: MACC focuses on completing investigation paper](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71735192913_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
Op Sky: MACC focuses on completing investigation paper
MACC uncovers graft, money laundering in Op Sky, involving a financial consultancy firm and bank officers from multiple institutions.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Royal address, Trump's policy topics of focus at Dewan Rakyat this week Royal address, Trump's policy topics of focus at Dewan Rakyat this week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738907905_DewanRakyat.jpg)
Royal address, Trump's policy topics of focus at Dewan Rakyat this week
Sultan Ibrahim urge the government to firmly curb slander and online incitement on social media to prevent division.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738907351_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel
Neither the US nor Israel is a member of or recognises ICC, which issued an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu over alleged war crimes.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738903941_TBstevensim.jpg)
Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations
According to Steven Sim, the facilities provided included lounges and breastfeeding rooms to accommodate mothers with small children.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team](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' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team
Sara Duterte says she hasnt read the complaint backed by most lower house members, but her lawyers are preparing for a Senate trial.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738663971_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said following the man's death, the case has resulted in two fatalities.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81731337787_tengkuzafrulciie.jpg)
Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China
Malaysia does not want any party to exploit its position as a semiconductor and regional logistics hub for illegal activities.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738899197_TBJoseRaulMulino.jpg)
Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal
The State Department claims that US government vessels can pass through the Panama Canal without paying.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738897448_TBRashidaTlaib.jpg)
US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit
The administration plans to keep fewer than 300 out of the agency's worldwide total of more than 10,000.
Fri Feb 07 2025