![Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738925520_ZaynRayyan.jpg)
Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault"
According to the teacher, Zayn Rayyan's mother said those words when she visited the family a day after the child was reported missing.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Woman jailed three years for beating son to death Woman jailed three years for beating son to death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737538438_DERASEHINGGAMATI.jpg)
Woman jailed three years for beating son to death
The results of the autopsy confirmed the boy died due to blunt trauma to the head and abdomen.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![Hundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump's sweeping pardon Hundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump's sweeping pardon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41737517846_DCCentralDetention.jpg)
Hundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump's sweeping pardon
The new president pardons more than 1,500 people, including some who assaulted police officers.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737435084_DonaldTrump.jpg)
After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 attackers is sure to enrage police, lawmakers and others whose lives were put at risk.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736845334_tbFunnelWebSpider.jpg)
Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders
Sscientists say, the "Big Boy" would be classified as a separate species of funnel-web spider.
Sun Jan 19 2025
![Unilever's Indonesia headache worsens with boycott as local brands seize the day Unilever's Indonesia headache worsens with boycott as local brands seize the day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736422530_TBUNILEVER.jpg)
Unilever's Indonesia headache worsens with boycott as local brands seize the day
Unilever faces backlash in Muslim-majority countries over perceived support for Israel's Gaza military offensive through business activity.
Fri Jan 10 2025
![Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733475676_Ukrainian.jpg)
Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run
Over 190,000 Ukrainian boys aged 14-17 have registered for temporary protected status in EU countries since the conflict began.
Sun Dec 08 2024
![South Korea's Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote South Korea's Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61733576229_southkorea.jpg)
South Korea's Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote
Only 195 votes were cast, below the threshold of 200 needed for the vote to count.
Sat Dec 07 2024
![Muhammad was most popular boys' baby name in Britain in 2023 Muhammad was most popular boys' baby name in Britain in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710759213_TBBabies.jpg)
Muhammad was most popular boys' baby name in Britain in 2023
The ONS says the world of celebrity seems to have influenced the rising popularity of some names.
Sat Dec 07 2024
![Mother and friend jailed three years for locking up boy in cat cage Mother and friend jailed three years for locking up boy in cat cage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71731480866_TBMahkamah.jpg)
Mother and friend jailed three years for locking up boy in cat cage
The duo are accused of abusing the three-and-a-half-year-old boy by locking him in a cat cage at an apartment in Brickfields.
Wed Nov 13 2024
![Ativa driver angrily lifted Zaharif onto roadside, says teenage witness Ativa driver angrily lifted Zaharif onto roadside, says teenage witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41731491663_Zaharif.jpg)
Ativa driver angrily lifted Zaharif onto roadside, says teenage witness
A teenage boy testified in the Court that a senior police officer lifted Muhammad Zaharif onto the roadside following a collision.
Wed Nov 13 2024
![Three girls, two boys face sexual violence every second - Study Three girls, two boys face sexual violence every second - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51730712661_tbabuseTogetherfo.jpg)
Three girls, two boys face sexual violence every second - Study
Together for Girls, a global partnership working to end violence against children and adolescents, in its new research revealed.
Tue Nov 05 2024
![Mother's scream for help saves son from being kidnapped, foreigners held Mother's scream for help saves son from being kidnapped, foreigners held](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650803293_gari.jpg)
Mother's scream for help saves son from being kidnapped, foreigners held
Police said the foreigner, who introduced himself as a cleaner, suddenly went into the living room of the house and tried to grab the boy.
Wed Oct 23 2024
![Shooting in Washington state leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy is in custody Shooting in Washington state leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy is in custody](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51729570455_pistol.jpg)
Shooting in Washington state leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy is in custody
The boy taken into custody was booked at the King County juvenile detention facility.
Tue Oct 22 2024
![Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/71520785047_zaynmalik.jpg)
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![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