![Beyonce wins top Grammys prize for first time with 'Cowboy Carter' Beyonce wins top Grammys prize for first time with 'Cowboy Carter'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738559870_CowboyCarter.jpg)
Beyonce wins top Grammys prize for first time with 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyonc triumphs over Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and others to win trophy that had eluded her, despite holding the most lifetime Grammys.
Mon Feb 03 2025
![South Korea's Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time South Korea's Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736995945_YoonSukYeolSouth.jpg)
South Korea's Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time
Yoon Suk-Yeol may get a chance to argue his case or answer questions over his short-lived bid to impose martial law.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81735797813_APECAsiaPacific.jpg)
APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability
South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.
Thu Jan 02 2025
![Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713840920_tbElonMusk.jpg)
Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports
This is not the first time the security practices of the SpaceX founder have been questioned by the Pentagon.
Wed Dec 18 2024
![Discovery of vast Syrian drug lab reveals secrets of illicit trade Discovery of vast Syrian drug lab reveals secrets of illicit trade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61734086983_TBSyria.jpg)
Discovery of vast Syrian drug lab reveals secrets of illicit trade
Assad's fall after a rebel offensive allows journalists for the first time to start searching in Syria for evidence of the captagon empire.
Sun Dec 15 2024
![Brazil's Lula seen walking for first time since surgeries Brazil's Lula seen walking for first time since surgeries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41734134913_LuizInacioLulada.jpg)
Brazil's Lula seen walking for first time since surgeries
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent two operations in Sao Paulo's Sirio-Libanes Hospital to relieve and prevent bleeding in his skull.
Sat Dec 14 2024
![Third session of 15th Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 25 bills, including Budget 2025 Third session of 15th Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 25 bills, including Budget 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729231183_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Third session of 15th Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 25 bills, including Budget 2025
For the first time, the chairmen of Special Select Committees were given the platform to present and explain committee statements.
Fri Dec 13 2024
![Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696239345_Tesla.jpg)
Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win
The stock market value of Tesla, increases to over US$1 trillion for the first time since 2022.
Tue Dec 10 2024
![Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial for the first time Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial for the first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733799322_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial for the first time
Charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Benjamin Netanyahu will testify three times a week, the court says.
Tue Dec 10 2024
![NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733471854_Astronauts.jpg)
NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions
Bill Nelson announces delays in NASA's Artemis program, postponing the return of astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972.
Fri Dec 06 2024
![Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81682679564_Mashup.jpg)
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
![Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024 Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61732257277_saudiaerospacech.jpg)
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
![Israeli Prime Minister admits responsibility for mass pager explosions in Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister admits responsibility for mass pager explosions in Lebanon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81722923052_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Israeli Prime Minister admits responsibility for mass pager explosions in Lebanon
This was the first time a high-ranking Israeli official has publicly admitted responsibility for the mass explosions.
Mon Nov 11 2024
![Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41725447787_Softdrinks.jpg)
Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report
It is the first time the index has split the assessment into low and high-income countries.
Fri Nov 08 2024
!['Trump trade' surges as he claims victory 'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51730881031_DonaldTrumps.jpg)
'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory
US stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time.
Wed Nov 06 2024
![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
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
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