![Rapper Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl Rapper Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733723929_JayZ.jpg)
Rapper Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl
Jay-Z denies the allegations on social media and blasted the lawsuit, calling it part of a "blackmail attempt" by the plaintiff's lawyer.
Mon Dec 09 2024
![Ex-MyWatch chairman freed on blackmailing charge Ex-MyWatch chairman freed on blackmailing charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591340530_PENGERUSIPERTUBUHAN.jpg)
Ex-MyWatch chairman freed on blackmailing charge
Sanjeevan is freed on the charge of blackmailing Chan Leong Kwan nine years ago.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![Police arrest 14 individuals involved in video blackmail syndicate Police arrest 14 individuals involved in video blackmail syndicate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664451316_TBSHUHAILYSIDANGMEDI.jpg)
Police arrest 14 individuals involved in video blackmail syndicate
Police have arrested 14 individuals to facilitate investigations into a syndicate blackmailing people using nude videos on social media.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663742671_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia
Putin said the West had engaged in nuclear blackmail, but Russia had "lots of weapons to reply" and that he was not bluffing.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Man held over nude video blackmail Man held over nude video blackmail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646712503_TBISMAILDOLLAH.jpg)
Man held over nude video blackmail
The victim claimed to receive a phone call from an individual, who threatened to post the said video if the victim refused to pay him money.
Tue Sep 06 2022
![Stop relying on Russia, Ukraine warns Europe after gas shutoff Stop relying on Russia, Ukraine warns Europe after gas shutoff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651108857_GasCompressor.jpg)
Stop relying on Russia, Ukraine warns Europe after gas shutoff
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains a reliable energy supplier and denied it was engaging in blackmail.
Thu Apr 28 2022
![Tennis: Australia's vaccine mandate is not to 'blackmail' Djokovic - Minister Tennis: Australia's vaccine mandate is not to 'blackmail' Djokovic - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637032445_AustralianOpen.jpg)
Tennis: Australia's vaccine mandate is not to 'blackmail' Djokovic - Minister
Organisers of the year's first Grand Slam have said all players would have to be vaccinated to take part.
Wed Dec 01 2021
![PERAK cops tracking down couple over blackmail claim PERAK cops tracking down couple over blackmail claim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621669328_MiorFaridalathrash.jpg)
PERAK cops tracking down couple over blackmail claim
State police chief, Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid, said that the police had visited the couple's address in Kampung Kepayang, but found that the couple was not at the premises.
Sat May 22 2021
![MyWatch's Sanjeevan charged with blackmailing businessman for RM1,500 MyWatch's Sanjeevan charged with blackmailing businessman for RM1,500](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61470980547_KesMahkamah.jpg)
MyWatch's Sanjeevan charged with blackmailing businessman for RM1,500
MyWatch chairman Datuk R. Sri Sanjeevan pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court today on a charge for blackmail three years ago.
Fri Aug 12 2016
![Loan sharks in China offer student loans for nude photos Loan sharks in China offer student loans for nude photos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41466261023_ChinaNote.jpg)
Loan sharks in China offer student loans for nude photos
Preying on young women who need money for college and other expenses, Internet lenders in China are reportedly offering them high-interest loans in exchange for nude photos of themselves.
Sat Jun 18 2016
![Khairy chides organiser for using security issues to get RM3.5m from Government Khairy chides organiser for using security issues to get RM3.5m from Government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71447223410_khairyjamaluddin.jpg)
Khairy chides organiser for using security issues to get RM3.5m from Government
The Youth and Sports Minister says he was informed that the organiser is actually facing financial difficulties, and is using 'security issues' as an excuse.
Sat Dec 05 2015
![UK police make fifth arrest in TalkTalk hack inquiry UK police make fifth arrest in TalkTalk hack inquiry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71448531855_TalkTalk.jpg)
UK police make fifth arrest in TalkTalk hack inquiry
An 18-year-old youth who was detained on Tuesday in the fifth arrest connected to a cyber attack on telecoms company TalkTalk was bailed on Wednesday pending further investigations.
Thu Nov 26 2015
![Charlie Sheen says paid millions to blackmailers to keep HIV secret Charlie Sheen says paid millions to blackmailers to keep HIV secret](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447898969_CharlieSheen.jpg)
Charlie Sheen says paid millions to blackmailers to keep HIV secret
Charlie Sheen who was diagnosed as HIV positive some four years ago said he had been extorted for more than $10 million to keep the information quiet.
Thu Nov 19 2015
![TV star Charlie Sheen says he is HIV positive TV star Charlie Sheen says he is HIV positive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81447769146_CharlieSheen.jpg)
TV star Charlie Sheen says he is HIV positive
Sheen, 50, told NBC's "Today" show he was diagnosed about four years ago and said the reason he disclosed the information was because he was being blackmailed.
Tue Nov 17 2015
![Justo withdraws appeal against jail term Justo withdraws appeal against jail term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81439811698_AndreXavierJusto.jpg)
Justo withdraws appeal against jail term
Justo withdrew his appeal against his three-year jail sentence for blackmailing his former employer PetroSaudi International.
Fri Nov 06 2015
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025