![Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738722939_tbMalaysianAirlines.jpg)
Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules
The flight was shot down over DPR-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine by a surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737947409_civilianscampMun.jpg)
Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee
Thousands of civilians flee as govt forces battle to stop rebels from seizing the city, forcing flights to be halted at the local airport.
Mon Jan 27 2025
![Why does Russia want to capture strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk? Why does Russia want to capture strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71734520509_Ukraine.jpg)
Why does Russia want to capture strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?
Pokrovsk is a road and rail hub in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, which had a pre-war population of some 60,000 people.
Thu Dec 19 2024
![Monsoon surge from Dec 8-14 in eastern part of Peninsula - MetMalaysia Monsoon surge from Dec 8-14 in eastern part of Peninsula - MetMalaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640272789_amarancuaca.jpg)
Monsoon surge from Dec 8-14 in eastern part of Peninsula - MetMalaysia
The concentration of wind is expected to occur in Kelantan and Terengganu from Tuesday evening until the early morning of Wednesday.
Mon Dec 02 2024
![23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon 23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71732376387_TBCHIYAH.jpg)
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
![At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41730858746_droneview.jpg)
At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain
More than 200 people were confirmed to have died after heavy rains caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods.
Wed Nov 06 2024
![US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia, possibly for Ukraine war US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia, possibly for Ukraine war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671178441_NorthKoreaFlag.jpg)
US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia, possibly for Ukraine war
The United States believes at least 3,000 North Korean troops are undergoing training at three military bases in eastern Russia.
Wed Oct 23 2024
![Despite what they say, neither Israel nor Hezbollah wants a full-scale war Despite what they say, neither Israel nor Hezbollah wants a full-scale war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71728035909_Hezbollahfighters.jpg)
Despite what they say, neither Israel nor Hezbollah wants a full-scale war
As Hezbollah lit up the night sky with rockets, the potential of a wider Middle Eastern war seemed inevitable.
Fri Oct 04 2024
![Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon nears 500 Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon nears 500](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81726745598_TBLUBNAN.jpg)
Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon nears 500
The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday surged to 492, including women and children.
Tue Sep 24 2024
![Regional victory brings Germany's Scholz brief respite from growing pressure within party Regional victory brings Germany's Scholz brief respite from growing pressure within party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713170025_TBOlafScholzjp.jpg)
Regional victory brings Germany's Scholz brief respite from growing pressure within party
The centre-left SPD staged a last minute comeback in the eastern state of Brandenburg, where they have ruled since reunification in 1990.
Mon Sep 23 2024
![PM to deliver keynote address at EEF 2024 plenary session in Russia today PM to deliver keynote address at EEF 2024 plenary session in Russia today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/61725504966_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM to deliver keynote address at EEF 2024 plenary session in Russia today
The Prime Minister who is currently on a two-day working visit arrived in the country yesterday.
Thu Sep 05 2024
![PM holds bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin PM holds bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/61725447375_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM holds bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin
The bilateral meeting was part of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's programme during his working visit to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum.
Wed Sep 04 2024
![PM arrives in Vladivostok for two-day working visit PM arrives in Vladivostok for two-day working visit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/61725410234_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM arrives in Vladivostok for two-day working visit
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (9th EEF), which runs from Sept 3 to 6.
Wed Sep 04 2024
![11 dead after school bus crashes into students in eastern China 11 dead after school bus crashes into students in eastern China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/71725344395_buscrash.jpg)
11 dead after school bus crashes into students in eastern China
According to reports, the bus crashed into a group of students waiting at the gate of their middle school.
Tue Sep 03 2024
![Despite what they say, neither Israel nor Hezbollah wants a full-scale war Despite what they say, neither Israel nor Hezbollah wants a full-scale war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71724994120_Hezbollah.jpg)
Despite what they say, neither Israel nor Hezbollah wants a full-scale war
As Hezbollah lit up the night sky with rockets, the potential of a wider Middle Eastern war seemed inevitable.
Sat Aug 31 2024
![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