![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
![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
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025