![GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739350796_pengurusantertinggi.jpg)
GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group
The charges provide for imprisonment of between five and 20 years upon conviction.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739332435_HadiMatar.jpg)
Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom
Hadi Matar has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee found not guilty in merger case Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee found not guilty in merger case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738570728_SamsungElectronics.jpg)
Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee found not guilty in merger case
The Seoul High Court upheld the lower court's ruling dismissing all the charges from a case involving a 2015 merger.
Mon Feb 03 2025
![Vivy Yusof and husband claim trial to alternative charges of misappropriating Khazanah, PNB funds Vivy Yusof and husband claim trial to alternative charges of misappropriating Khazanah, PNB funds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737515284_tbVivyYusof.jpg)
Vivy Yusof and husband claim trial to alternative charges of misappropriating Khazanah, PNB funds
The couple is jointly charged with misappropriating RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah and PNB.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![Britain to make sexually explicit 'deepfakes' a crime Britain to make sexually explicit 'deepfakes' a crime](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736211546_MinistryofJustice.jpg)
Britain to make sexually explicit 'deepfakes' a crime
Perpetrators may face charges and prosecution for creating or sharing such images under the new offence introduced by the government.
Tue Jan 07 2025
![As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71735816852_tbElonMusk.jpg)
As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire
The SEC set a tight deadline for demanding that Elon Musk pay a settlement or face civil charges relating to alleged securities violations.
Sat Jan 04 2025
![Suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges Suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81734917135_tbChristmasmarket.jpg)
Suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges
The suspect is a psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia with a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric has lived in Germany for almost two decades.
Mon Dec 23 2024
![High Court frees Rosmah of 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges High Court frees Rosmah of 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81734576131_RosmahMansor.jpg)
High Court frees Rosmah of 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges
The application is based on the grounds that the charges are defective and failed to disclose essential elements of the alleged offences.
Thu Dec 19 2024
![Wan Saiful trial: Over RM900,000 deposited into three companies' accounts - Witness Wan Saiful trial: Over RM900,000 deposited into three companies' accounts - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718773678_WanSaifulWanJan.jpg)
Wan Saiful trial: Over RM900,000 deposited into three companies' accounts - Witness
Wan Saiful also faces 18 money laundering charges involving RM5.59 million, by transferring and using the proceeds of illegal activities.
Thu Dec 12 2024
![South Korea's Yoon gave orders to 'drag out' MPs during martial law, officer says South Korea's Yoon gave orders to 'drag out' MPs during martial law, officer says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733393405_YoonSukYeol.jpg)
South Korea's Yoon gave orders to 'drag out' MPs during martial law, officer says
Yoon Suk-Yeol is now the subject of criminal investigations on insurrection charges.
Wed Dec 11 2024
![Netanyahu corruption trial divides Israeli public Netanyahu corruption trial divides Israeli public](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733810613_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu corruption trial divides Israeli public
Here's what you need to know about the charges that have divided the Israeli public at a time of Middle East turmoil.
Tue Dec 10 2024
![Vivy Yusof, husband claim trial to CBT charges involving RM8 mil Vivy Yusof, husband claim trial to CBT charges involving RM8 mil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71733364138_VivyYusof.jpg)
Vivy Yusof, husband claim trial to CBT charges involving RM8 mil
The couple is accused of transferring funds from FashionValet to 30 Maple without board approval, involving Khazanah & PNB funds.
Thu Dec 05 2024
![Gautam Adani faces charges for securities law violations, Adani Green says Gautam Adani faces charges for securities law violations, Adani Green says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675356218_GautamAdaniHartaw.jpg)
Gautam Adani faces charges for securities law violations, Adani Green says
Gautam Adani faces potential fines but has not been charged under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, says Adani Green Energy.
Thu Nov 28 2024
![Singer's son and friend charged with theft of businesswoman's Ferrari Singer's son and friend charged with theft of businesswoman's Ferrari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51732703638_TBCourtHammer.jpg)
Singer's son and friend charged with theft of businesswoman's Ferrari
The son of a singer from a popular 90s band and his friend pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Magistrate's Court today to charges of stealing a luxury car.
Wed Nov 27 2024
![IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-10/71540440627_TBNAJIBIRWAN.jpg)
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
![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