![Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81728962597_hardeepsingh.jpg)
Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader
The diplomatic row represents a major deterioration of relations between the two Commonwealth countries.
Tue Oct 15 2024
![UN nuclear watchdog to visit 2nd Iran site in 'a few days' UN nuclear watchdog to visit 2nd Iran site in 'a few days'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600093126_GROSSI.jpg)
UN nuclear watchdog to visit 2nd Iran site in 'a few days'
Iran's refusal to allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) access to the two sites had caused a diplomatic row for months.
Tue Sep 15 2020
![India resumes purchases of Malaysian palm oil - traders India resumes purchases of Malaysian palm oil - traders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81588316065_kelapasawit.jpg)
India resumes purchases of Malaysian palm oil - traders
Indian buyers have resumed purchases of Malaysian palm oil after a four-month gap following a diplomatic row, with buying spurred by a fall in domestic inventories and discounted prices.
Tue May 19 2020
![Najib's calmness, Malaysia's non-aligned policy - recipes for solving diplomatic row Najib's calmness, Malaysia's non-aligned policy - recipes for solving diplomatic row](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61490953154_950x600.jpg)
Najib's calmness, Malaysia's non-aligned policy - recipes for solving diplomatic row
A country in conflict with North Korea will probably spend a long time at the discussion table because any probability to reach a solution to the crisis in a short period of time is deemed impossible.
Fri Mar 31 2017
![World map of diplomatic ties with North Korea World map of diplomatic ties with North Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41488867245_MalaysiaNKorea.jpg)
World map of diplomatic ties with North Korea
Only 24 countries have foreign embassies in Pyongyang, and just 47 host North Korean embassies.
Tue Mar 07 2017
![North Korea bars Malaysians from leaving as murder row boils North Korea bars Malaysians from leaving as murder row boils](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473079489_NorthKoreaFlag.jpg)
North Korea bars Malaysians from leaving as murder row boils
Malaysia has been outraged by the murder of the North Korean leader's estranged half brother at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Feb. 13 by assassins using VX nerve agent.
Tue Mar 07 2017
![Rodrigo Duterte not sorry for calling US envoy 'gay' Rodrigo Duterte not sorry for calling US envoy 'gay'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/81471004596_RodrigoDuterte.jpg)
Rodrigo Duterte not sorry for calling US envoy 'gay'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday refused to apologise for calling the US ambassador "gay" and "the son of a whore" in remarks that sparked a diplomatic row.
Fri Aug 12 2016
![Saudi Arabia recruits Sunni allies in row with Iran Saudi Arabia recruits Sunni allies in row with Iran](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41451963888_Iranprotest.jpg)
Saudi Arabia recruits Sunni allies in row with Iran
Saudi Arabia rallied Sunni allies to its side in a growing diplomatic row with Iran on Monday, following the kingdom's execution of a prominent Shi'ite cleric.
Tue Jan 05 2016
![Philippines stands firm in diplomatic row with Hong Kong Philippines stands firm in diplomatic row with Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/41391000331_295x200.jpg)
Philippines stands firm in diplomatic row with Hong Kong
The Philippines insisted Thursday it would not apologise for a 2010 hostage crisis in which Hong Kong tourists died, saying its response to the tragedy had been generous and compassionate.
Thu Jan 30 2014
![Snowden given Russia asylum, leaves airport: lawyer Snowden given Russia asylum, leaves airport: lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/81370908005_295x200.jpg)
Snowden given Russia asylum, leaves airport: lawyer
Russia's shock decision to award Snowden asylum just two weeks after the application was made risks a diplomatic row with the United States.
Thu Aug 01 2013
![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
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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
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AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025