![Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739158919_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation
The largest sources of US steel imports are Canada, Brazil and Mexico, followed by South Korea and Vietnam.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71735790030_singapore.jpg)
Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm
Investigations found that the travel agency, was a front for an operation directed by a foreigner based overseas.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738580247_TBCEASEFIREGAZAjpg.jpg)
Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza
Trump says he could make a deal with Jordan and Egypt to take the displaced Palestinians.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739243806_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM
Thaipusam is a testament to how society can unite in an atmosphere full of respect, togetherness and family, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714195700_OpenAI.jpg)
Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI
OpenAI was valued at $157 bil in its last funding round, cementing its status as one of the most valuable private companies in the world.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out' Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'
Trump cautions that Israel might want to override him on the issue and said he might speak to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737114182_TBISRAEL.jpg)
Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt
Hamas announces this five days before Saturdays hostage release so mediators could pressure Israel to honor its ceasefire obligations.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737526753_Gaza.jpg)
New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump
Investors are buying Israel and Lebanon bonds, betting Beirut can resolve its political, economic, and financial crises.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Who owns US debt? Who owns US debt?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672973791_TBFederalReserve.jpg)
Who owns US debt?
The US government has nearly $36 trillion of debt on issue and its bonds are the bedrock of the global financial system.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739173848_CanadaAfrica.jpg)
Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy
US tariffs under Trump highlight Canada's need to diversify foreign ties, including with Africa.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738907294_TBDeepseek.jpg)
South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data
DeepSeek also provided different answers to potentially sensitive questions in different languages, the NIS noted.
Mon Feb 10 2025