![After 55 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war After 55 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51448944193_BasharalAssad.jpg)
After 55 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war
With Assad's departure, the pressing question now is what lies ahead for Syrias immediate future.
Tue Dec 10 2024
![BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729825457_tbBRICSsummit.jpg)
BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist
The appeal of the BRICS mechanism lies in the expanding influence of its members in the global political and economic system.
Fri Oct 25 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Are electric vehicles in Malaysia truly zero-emission? [COLUMNIST] Are electric vehicles in Malaysia truly zero-emission?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51706953018_GenericLebuhrayaU.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Are electric vehicles in Malaysia truly zero-emission?
One key challenge to the zero-emission claim lies in the source of electricity that powers these vehicles.
Mon Sep 30 2024
![Harris' debate plan: Goad Trump, call out lies, create social media moments Harris' debate plan: Goad Trump, call out lies, create social media moments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51724321050_KamalaHarris.jpg)
Harris' debate plan: Goad Trump, call out lies, create social media moments
Kamala Harris has delivered a handful of policy-focused speeches but US voters will be watching closely for more details.
Fri Sep 06 2024
![EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603816347_UKFranceElection.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714553711_TBANWARPUTRAJAYAjp.jpg)
PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim had never broached the idea of organising gambling in Forest City.
Wed May 01 2024
![Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713076436_middleast.jpg)
Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks
Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, had readied air defences to intercept any drone or missile that violated its territory.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81508827212_SmokingGeneric.jpg)
Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made
Indonesia's Ministry of Health estimated to have 69.1 million smokers, the third largest number in the world behind only China and India.
Sat Feb 17 2024
![Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution? Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699865490_IndiaAirPollution.jpg)
Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?
Experts say that the problem lies in a lack of coordination on pollution control efforts between the countries.
Mon Nov 13 2023
![Agong calls on people to emulate Prophet's noble character in speaking the truth Agong calls on people to emulate Prophet's noble character in speaking the truth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695872504_PICC.jpg)
Agong calls on people to emulate Prophet's noble character in speaking the truth
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong said words in the forms of insults, lies and slander only undermine the country's stability and harmony.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Address lack of access to education of stateless kids [COLUMNIST] Address lack of access to education of stateless kids](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81656909224_AzrilMohdAmin.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Address lack of access to education of stateless kids
The heart of the matter lies in the fundamental denial of these children's access to proper documentation, including as Malaysian citizens.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![Explainer: What lies ahead for Pakistan as it heads to polls Explainer: What lies ahead for Pakistan as it heads to polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690475598_benderapakistan.jpg)
Explainer: What lies ahead for Pakistan as it heads to polls
Here are some key questions on the situation and how the next few months are expected to play out.
Sun Aug 13 2023
![Trump to appear in court on charges that he tried to overturn election Trump to appear in court on charges that he tried to overturn election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41680674544_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump to appear in court on charges that he tried to overturn election
Donald Trump to face charges he led a wide-ranging conspiracy built on lies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Thu Aug 03 2023
AWANI Global: Who’ll be Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister?
Amidst anticipation for Thailand’s new government formation, the outcome of the political landscape remains uncertain. To shed light on the implications of the poll results and what lies ahead for Thailand's political landscape, we turn to Dr. Virot Ali from Thammasat University. Catch AWANI Global.
Sun Jun 25 2023
![Undervalued: What lies ahead for veteran artistes? Undervalued: What lies ahead for veteran artistes?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687408950_seniman.jpg)
Undervalued: What lies ahead for veteran artistes?
The Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) opined that a policy should be introduced for the welfare of senior artistes.
Thu Jun 22 2023
![Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738821042_googlegemini.jpg)
Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify
Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 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
![How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41738135125_TBCEASEFIREGAZA.jpg)
How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738013153_Deepseeklogo.jpg)
South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706688348_wismaputra.jpg)
Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians
Wisma Putra says no official requests for consular help from Malaysians allegedly on a list for deportation from the US.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![All 67 victims positively identified in Washington helicopter plane collision All 67 victims positively identified in Washington helicopter plane collision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738646043_tbcollisionBlackH.jpg)
All 67 victims positively identified in Washington helicopter plane collision
The US Army Corps of Engineers expects to completely remove all major airplane components from the Potomac River.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Op Sky: Three celebrities provide statements to MACC Op Sky: Three celebrities provide statements to MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737449983_TanSriAzamBaki.jpg)
Op Sky: Three celebrities provide statements to MACC
The trio were called to assist with the ongoing investigation on a corruption and money laundering case under Op Sky.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Malaysia to become increasingly important fresh durian exporter to China - BMI Malaysia to become increasingly important fresh durian exporter to China - BMI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650887588_DURIAN.jpg)
Malaysia to become increasingly important fresh durian exporter to China - BMI
BMI says before this, Malaysia only exported frozen pulp and whole frozen fruits.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Indoor Hockey: Malaysia crash out World Cup group stage without a single point Indoor Hockey: Malaysia crash out World Cup group stage without a single point](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738813465_tbPialaDuniaHokiD.jpg)
Indoor Hockey: Malaysia crash out World Cup group stage without a single point
Malaysia, in their World Cup debut, conceded in the 10th minute as Seyedmohammad Ghoreishiroudbaraki scored from a penalty corner.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![What to know about Trump's Gaza Strip proposal What to know about Trump's Gaza Strip proposal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738647689_DonaldTrump.jpg)
What to know about Trump's Gaza Strip proposal
Trump says he wants to demolish the remaining structures in Gaza and transform the territory under US.
Thu Feb 06 2025