![Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41685516815_TBJHOLOW.jpg)
Jho Low gave impression of close ties with Najib - Tengku Rahimah
Tengku Rahimah says Jho Low played a key role in TIA's early stages, proposing its setup and identifying growth sectors.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Can the US Congress intervene on Trump's tariffs? Can the US Congress intervene on Trump's tariffs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81726135648_USCapitol.jpg)
Can the US Congress intervene on Trump's tariffs?
The US Constitution gave Congress tariff powers, but for 70 years, it has passed laws shifting that authority to the president.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738228703_PotomacRiver.jpg)
Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river
Officials gave no death toll, but Senator Roger Marshall said most, if not all, aboard the Kansas-origin flight likely died in the crash.
Thu Jan 30 2025
![Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61734062281_WorldCup.jpg)
Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win
FIFA gave the bid a high technical score, a move Amnesty calls an "astonishing whitewash" of the country's human rights record.
Fri Dec 13 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
![Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732415408_cop.jpg)
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
![Indonesia's top court rejects Indigenous community's appeal in palm oil case Indonesia's top court rejects Indigenous community's appeal in palm oil case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71730460838_Awyu.jpg)
Indonesia's top court rejects Indigenous community's appeal in palm oil case
Two out of three Supreme Court judges argued that appeal exceeded the time limits and should be rejected, while one gave a dissenting opinion.
Fri Nov 01 2024
![Musk sends more money to back Trump, giving $44 mln to super PAC Musk sends more money to back Trump, giving $44 mln to super PAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41729828993_tbElonMusk.jpg)
Musk sends more money to back Trump, giving $44 mln to super PAC
The contributions come after a prior report showed Musk gave the group around $75 million over three months between July and September.
Fri Oct 25 2024
![Musk gave $75 million to pro-Trump group, becoming a Republican mega donor Musk gave $75 million to pro-Trump group, becoming a Republican mega donor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723458321_ElonMusk.jpg)
Musk gave $75 million to pro-Trump group, becoming a Republican mega donor
America PAC, founded by Elon Musk plays an outsized role in the razor-thin election between Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris.
Wed Oct 16 2024
![Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah’s dazzling display right tonic for M’sian contingent Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah’s dazzling display right tonic for M’sian contingent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71722154548_Bereguwanitanegara.jpg)
Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah’s dazzling display right tonic for M’sian contingent
Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah gave a stunning victory over world number six Mayu Matsumoto-Wakana Nagahara of Japan on Day Two of Paris Olympics.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719887508_MohamadHasan.jpg)
President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines
The Philippines also gave its assurance to render full cooperation during Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71717124012_Commercialfoodtruc.jpg)
Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid
Army authorities gave Gazan traders the green light to resume their purchases from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers of food.
Fri May 31 2024
![Israel says it is poised to move on Rafah Israel says it is poised to move on Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714032172_Rafahjpg.jpg)
Israel says it is poised to move on Rafah
A spokesperson for PM Benjamin Netanyahu's government said Israel was "moving ahead" with a ground operation, but gave no timeline.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703926484_TBRussianmissile.jpg)
Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea
South Korea said Russia's use of North Korean missiles gave Pyongyang "valuable technical and military insights" about its arms.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Govt to set up special committee to empower Shariah court - PM Govt to set up special committee to empower Shariah court - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700545060_TBAnwarIbrahimj.jpg)
Govt to set up special committee to empower Shariah court - PM
Conference of Rulers gave consent to study ways to enhance powers of Syariah Court over Muslims and ensuring it does not affect non-Muslims.
Tue Nov 21 2023
![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