![Malaysia on track to ratify UN space treaties - Chang Malaysia on track to ratify UN space treaties - Chang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736781488_ChangLihKang.jpg)
Malaysia on track to ratify UN space treaties - Chang
Chang Lih Kang says the UNCOPUOS committee plays a vital role in formulating agreements and guidelines for responsible space exploration.
Fri Feb 14 2025
![Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739338431_FormerSpanishsocce.jpg)
Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss
Jenni Hermoso says she was pressured to agree to a statement downplaying the kiss.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Singapore grants house arrest to jailed former transport minister Singapore grants house arrest to jailed former transport minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41727926682_SIswaran.jpg)
Singapore grants house arrest to jailed former transport minister
S. Iswaran, jailed last year for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 of gifts.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738832287_ProtestersBangaban.jpg)
Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733218525_ElonMuskjpg.jpg)
Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies
Elon Musk deploys teams of current and former employees of his companies as his agents.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Digital discord: Online disinformation sowing discontent in Syria Digital discord: Online disinformation sowing discontent in Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41734065828_tbBasharalAssad.jpg)
Digital discord: Online disinformation sowing discontent in Syria
Former allies and self-declared enemies of Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad are flooding Syria's digital space with disinformation.
Tue Feb 04 2025
![ASEAN 2025: PM meets Thaksin to discuss situation in Myanmar, cryptocurrencies ASEAN 2025: PM meets Thaksin to discuss situation in Myanmar, cryptocurrencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738509918_AnwarThaksin.jpg)
ASEAN 2025: PM meets Thaksin to discuss situation in Myanmar, cryptocurrencies
According to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the discussion continued with former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo.
Mon Feb 03 2025
![Suni Williams sets new record for total spacewalking time by female astronaut Suni Williams sets new record for total spacewalking time by female astronaut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41738311463_SuniWilliams.jpg)
Suni Williams sets new record for total spacewalking time by female astronaut
Suni Williams surpasses former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson's record 62 hours, 6 minutes of total spacewalk time.
Sat Feb 01 2025
![Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81738187850_AhmedalSharaa.jpg)
Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power
Sharaa was also empowered to form a temporary legislative council for a transitional period and the Syrian constitution was suspended.
Thu Jan 30 2025
![7,964 out of 18,000 stranded workers selected in first batch for entry to Malaysia 7,964 out of 18,000 stranded workers selected in first batch for entry to Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71738061384_TBBangladeshMalaysi.jpg)
7,964 out of 18,000 stranded workers selected in first batch for entry to Malaysia
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail proposes forming a Joint Technical Group to expedite the workers' phased entry.
Wed Jan 29 2025
![Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61738056659_MCMC.jpg)
Sebenarnya.my chatbot AIFA launched to combat fake news
AIFA accepts input in text format for now, but will be expanded to accept other formats such as videos or graphics in future, says Fahmi.
Tue Jan 28 2025
![80 children of former GISB members remain unclaimed - Nancy 80 children of former GISB members remain unclaimed - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737631587_GISBHamba.jpg)
80 children of former GISB members remain unclaimed - Nancy
Some parents wish to reunite with their kids, but others changed their minds for unknown reasons, says Nancy Shukri.
Thu Jan 23 2025
![Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736910754_YoonSukYeol.jpg)
Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon
Here's some facts about the facility and what is expected to unfold for the former prosecutor-turned-president.
Mon Jan 20 2025
![Former US President Jimmy Carter remembered for a life that rose above politics Former US President Jimmy Carter remembered for a life that rose above politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736477238_JimmyCarter.jpg)
Former US President Jimmy Carter remembered for a life that rose above politics
President Biden and four former US presidents join hundreds of mourners at the Washington National Cathedral.
Fri Jan 10 2025
![Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736325239_NajibRazak.jpg)
Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld
Fahmi Fadzil says the govt was bound by the principle of subjudice and would leave the former premier's case to the judicial process.
Wed Jan 08 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
![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