![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
![Girl, 7, dies of suspected abuse by parents Girl, 7, dies of suspected abuse by parents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733378909_garisanpolispolic.jpg)
Girl, 7, dies of suspected abuse by parents
Police says the post-mortem found old and fresh abuse signs on the victim, with death caused by abdominal injuries from a blunt object.
Thu Jan 30 2025
![After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737435084_DonaldTrump.jpg)
After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 attackers is sure to enrage police, lawmakers and others whose lives were put at risk.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![BNM international reserves end 2024 higher at US$116.2 bln y-o-y BNM international reserves end 2024 higher at US$116.2 bln y-o-y](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71736323776_tbBANKNEGARA.jpg)
BNM international reserves end 2024 higher at US$116.2 bln y-o-y
Malaysia's international reserves were higher year-on-year (y-o-y) at US$116.2 billion (US$1=RM4.48) as at Dec 31, 2024 against US$113.5 billion as at Dec 29, 2023.
Wed Jan 08 2025
![Salary increase under SSPA, CPI task force, AKPS among civil service reform achievements Salary increase under SSPA, CPI task force, AKPS among civil service reform achievements](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41735885361_TBSHAMSULAZRI.jpg)
Salary increase under SSPA, CPI task force, AKPS among civil service reform achievements
The demerit system ensures fairer, objective evaluations, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
Fri Jan 03 2025
![Showbiz in 2024: Taylor Swift, Oasis and Sean 'Diddy' Combs make headlines Showbiz in 2024: Taylor Swift, Oasis and Sean 'Diddy' Combs make headlines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733117786_tbmashup.jpg)
Showbiz in 2024: Taylor Swift, Oasis and Sean 'Diddy' Combs make headlines
Taylor Swift wins more awards, releases another hit album, and performs her Eras tour, the first to surpass $1 billion in revenue.
Sat Dec 28 2024
![Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital 'next to impossible' to obey, say medics Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital 'next to impossible' to obey, say medics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41734922444_BeitLahiya.jpg)
Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital 'next to impossible' to obey, say medics
There's nearly 400 civilians inside the hospital, including babies in the neonatal unit, whose lives depend on oxygen and incubators.
Mon Dec 23 2024
![UN seeks World Court opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations UN seeks World Court opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664184363_UnitedNations.jpg)
UN seeks World Court opinion on Israel's Palestinian aid obligations
The resolution adopted expresses "grave concern about the dire humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory".
Fri Dec 20 2024
![Vocational college student's murder: Victim was hit more than once, says friend Vocational college student's murder: Victim was hit more than once, says friend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729581448_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
Vocational college student's murder: Victim was hit more than once, says friend
The 10th prosecution witness says was able to witness the incident a hiss view was not obstructed by any object as he was at a high place.
Mon Dec 02 2024
![Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71732722447_SungaiKelantanTam.jpg)
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024
![Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51732243976_AbidinIsmail.jpg)
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
![More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51731642425_freebloodsugartes.jpg)
More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says in a statement, the rise documented in the study was alarming.
Sun Nov 17 2024
![Chinese study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks Chinese study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51731389956_vegetablevendor.jpg)
Chinese study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks
The study adheres to a "Planetary Health Diet" and advocates a reduced consumption of dairy products and red meat.
Sat Nov 16 2024
![Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41725447787_Softdrinks.jpg)
Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report
It is the first time the index has split the assessment into low and high-income countries.
Fri Nov 08 2024
![At star-studded Georgia rally, Harris and Obama push early voting in tight race At star-studded Georgia rally, Harris and Obama push early voting in tight race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729828872_tbpresidentialnomin.jpg)
At star-studded Georgia rally, Harris and Obama push early voting in tight race
Some 1.9 million residents have already cast their ballot in Georgia, according to the secretary of state's office.
Fri Oct 25 2024
![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