![Horseshoe crabs: 'Living fossils' vital for vaccine safety Horseshoe crabs: 'Living fossils' vital for vaccine safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657013067_HorseshoeCrabs.jpg)
Horseshoe crabs: 'Living fossils' vital for vaccine safety
Every year around 500,000 horseshoe crabs are harvested and bled for a chemical called Limulus Amebocyte Lysate.
Tue Jul 05 2022
![Scientists probe link between 'snow blood' and climate change Scientists probe link between 'snow blood' and climate change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655960373_SnowBlood.jpg)
Scientists probe link between 'snow blood' and climate change
Snow volumes falling due to rising global temperatures are hitting the Alps disproportionately hard.
Thu Jun 23 2022
![Imaginary deaths, real grief: Thai artist honours fallen anime heroes Imaginary deaths, real grief: Thai artist honours fallen anime heroes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625976015_ANIME.jpg)
Imaginary deaths, real grief: Thai artist honours fallen anime heroes
Eschewing anime's cartoon style, Jinnipha Nivasabut instead painted the fallen heroes with the realism of stately oil portraits.
Sun Jul 11 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 2021 Budget passed at policy stage, Cyclone Nivar slams into Southern India [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 2021 Budget passed at policy stage, Cyclone Nivar slams into Southern India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 2021 Budget passed at policy stage, Cyclone Nivar slams into Southern India
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Nov 26 2020
![Powerful cyclone buffets southern India pushing tens of thousands into shelters Powerful cyclone buffets southern India pushing tens of thousands into shelters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71606362384_INDIA.jpg)
Powerful cyclone buffets southern India pushing tens of thousands into shelters
Cyclone Nivar made landfall between Karaikal in Puducherry territory and Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu state.
Thu Nov 26 2020
![COVID-19: India aims to release vaccine by August 15 COVID-19: India aims to release vaccine by August 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41593765320_Vaccine.jpg)
COVID-19: India aims to release vaccine by August 15
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has selected 12 institutes for clinical trials of the country's first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine.
Fri Jul 03 2020
![Moment of madness and Malaysia's chances evaporate at Hong Kong Stadium Moment of madness and Malaysia's chances evaporate at Hong Kong Stadium](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81507682979_PialaAsia.jpg)
Moment of madness and Malaysia's chances evaporate at Hong Kong Stadium
Malaysia who started the match at the bottom of Group B, were reduced to 10-man in the 39th minute when Safiq was given the marching orders by Sri Lankan referee Nivon Robesh Gamini.
Wed Oct 11 2017
![Muar bus crash: 'My sister was supposed to get married next year' Muar bus crash: 'My sister was supposed to get married next year'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81482576967_KSinamah.jpg)
Muar bus crash: 'My sister was supposed to get married next year'
Her brother, V. Sri Nivasan, 30, said the 25-year-old Renugah had made preparations to get married in Klang in March, 2017.
Sat Dec 24 2016
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future [COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61728017074_pusatdata.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future
Data centre expansion must be integrated into a broader strategy that views tech infrastructure as a lever for sustainable growth.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738318245_Trump.jpg)
Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office
Trump leverages the grandeur of the historic West Wing office with media gatherings that are recorded and broadcast on news channels.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![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