![Trump's return adds new twist to Western firms' Russia exit dilemma Trump's return adds new twist to Western firms' Russia exit dilemma](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51736313737_TBDTRUMP.jpg)
Trump's return adds new twist to Western firms' Russia exit dilemma
Donald Trump's mere arrival may give some companies the political cover to stay on in Russia.
Mon Jan 20 2025
AWANI Tonight: Russian runners brave -50°C to run in marathon
Dozens of runners, wrapped up from head to toe, braved freezing temperatures in Russia’s Yakutia region to take part in a marathon held at a chilling -50°C.
Mon Jan 13 2025
![Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange N. Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange N. Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721080146_VolodymyrZelenskiy.jpg)
Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange N. Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia
In addition to the first captured soldiers from North Korea, there will undoubtedly be more, says Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Mon Jan 13 2025
![Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729830187_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace
Vladimir Putin says the borders of Ukraine should be in accordance with the wishes of the people living in Russian-claimed territory.
Fri Nov 08 2024
![Russian billionaire Avdeev says he's sold up to spend more time with his 23 children Russian billionaire Avdeev says he's sold up to spend more time with his 23 children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81730374553_RomanIvanovichAvde.jpg)
Russian billionaire Avdeev says he's sold up to spend more time with his 23 children
Roman Avdeev says he had sold his remaining stake in the Rossium Group holding and that he no longer held any assets in Russia
Fri Nov 01 2024
![Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729722212_NarendraModiXiJinpi.jpg)
Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia for their first formal talks in five years.
Thu Oct 24 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
![North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary says North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729686897_lloydaustin.jpg)
North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary says
Lloyd Austin said it would "very, very serious" if they are preparing to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine.
Wed Oct 23 2024
![Ukraine blasts UN's Guterres over invitation to BRICS summit in Russia Ukraine blasts UN's Guterres over invitation to BRICS summit in Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81727952311_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
Ukraine blasts UN's Guterres over invitation to BRICS summit in Russia
The UN Secretary General declined Ukraine's invitation to the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, the ministry said.
Tue Oct 22 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
![China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious' China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720422078_NATO.jpg)
China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious'
China continues to pose systemic challenges to Europe and to security, the planned communiques also said.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718797206_VladimirPutinKim.jpg)
Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one
Vladimir Putin presented Kim Jong Un with an Aurus limousine, a tea set and an admiral's dirk.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713525882_TBtoads.jpg)
Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia
Thousands of toads hunker down during the bitter Russian winter months in the swampy pine forests outside St Petersburg.
Sun Apr 21 2024
![Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712894394_RVFLOOD.jpg)
Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further
The deluge of melt water has forced over 120,000 people from their homes in Russia's Ural Mountains, Siberia and Kazakhstan.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Russia jobs scam traps Indians on Ukraine war frontlines Russia jobs scam traps Indians on Ukraine war frontlines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646149804_UkraineRussia.jpg)
Russia jobs scam traps Indians on Ukraine war frontlines
Dozens promised work as 'helpers' in Russian army.
Thu Mar 21 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