![Britain's 'Zone of Interest' wins best international film Oscar Britain's 'Zone of Interest' wins best international film Oscar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710117252_JonathanGlazer.jpg)
Britain's 'Zone of Interest' wins best international film Oscar
The film is about a German officer's family living next door to the Auschwitz extermination camp during World War Two.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict? What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697101673_Israeli.jpg)
What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?
The war falls under a complex international system of justice that has emerged since World War Two.
Sat Oct 14 2023
![Singapore blows up 100kg World War Two bomb Singapore blows up 100kg World War Two bomb](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695729093_bomb.jpg)
Singapore blows up 100kg World War Two bomb
The war relic had been deemed unsafe to move, hence had to be disposed of on-site by the military, according to the police.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![Blood and billions: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine Blood and billions: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681887299_ZaporizhzhiaUkrain.jpg)
Blood and billions: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine
The war has caused death on a level not seen in Europe since World War Two.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691553178_Chinesemilitary.jpg)
China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up
China again asked the Philippines to tow away a grounded warship - a World War Two-era vessel now used as a military outpost.
Wed Aug 09 2023
![Malaysia detains Chinese ship linked to suspected illegal salvage of British WW2 wrecks Malaysia detains Chinese ship linked to suspected illegal salvage of British WW2 wrecks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620046754_MMEA.jpg)
Malaysia detains Chinese ship linked to suspected illegal salvage of British WW2 wrecks
Cannon shells believed to be from World War Two have been found on a China-registered bulk carrier ship detained by the MMEA.
Mon May 29 2023
![Japan unveils biggest military build-up since World War Two Japan unveils biggest military build-up since World War Two](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671187946_BGUJSZIJAPAN.jpg)
Japan unveils biggest military build-up since World War Two
The plan will buy missiles capable of striking China and ready it for sustained conflict, as regional tensions and Russia's Ukraine invasion stoke war fears.
Fri Dec 16 2022
![Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at UN Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663898006_RUSSIA.jpg)
Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at UN
Some draft-age Russians rushed to leave the country on Thursday to escape their country's biggest conscription drive since World War Two.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![WW2 bomb revealed in drought-hit waters of Italy's River Po WW2 bomb revealed in drought-hit waters of Italy's River Po](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659930196_BorgoVirgilio.jpg)
WW2 bomb revealed in drought-hit waters of Italy's River Po
The bomb was found by fishermen on the bank of the River Po due to a decrease in water levels caused by drought, Colonel Marco Nasi said.
Mon Aug 08 2022
![Fire erupts at bomb disposal site in Berlin forest Fire erupts at bomb disposal site in Berlin forest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71659609091_BERLIN.jpg)
Fire erupts at bomb disposal site in Berlin forest
Emergency services reported a number of explosions in the area, where a 1,000-meter radius has been blocked off.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![OBITUARY - Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces OBITUARY - Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657272179_TBSHINZOABE.jpg)
OBITUARY - Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces
Abe first took office in 2006 as Japan's youngest prime minister since World War Two.
Fri Jul 08 2022
![Russia promises 'silence' for Ukrainians to flee battered cities Russia promises 'silence' for Ukrainians to flee battered cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646807181_KYIV.jpg)
Russia promises 'silence' for Ukrainians to flee battered cities
The number of refugees created by the biggest assault on a European country since World War Two surpasses 2 million.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![Russia invades Ukraine in Europe's 'darkest hours' since WWII Russia invades Ukraine in Europe's 'darkest hours' since WWII](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645699230_ukraine.jpg)
Russia invades Ukraine in Europe's 'darkest hours' since WWII
The Russian invasion confirms the worst fears of the West with the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War Two.
Thu Feb 24 2022
![COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two study COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632712632_UKRAINE.jpg)
COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two study
Life expectancy fell by more than six months compared with 2019 in 22 of the 29 countries analysed in the study.
Mon Sep 27 2021
![Japan's Suga pledges not to wage war again on WW2 anniversary Japan's Suga pledges not to wage war again on WW2 anniversary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628999804_Suga.jpg)
Japan's Suga pledges not to wage war again on WW2 anniversary
Suga made the vow at the 76th anniversary of the end of World War Two and renewing a promise made by his predecessor, Shinzo Abe, in recent years.
Sun Aug 15 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