![Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739353010_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery
White South Africans, who make up less than 10% of the population, still own most of the country's farmland.
Fri Feb 14 2025
!['No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer 'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739151635_tbwhiteSouthAfrica.jpg)
'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer
White people represent 7.2% of South Africa's population of 63 million, statistics agency data shows.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Electricity tariff hike will not affect 85 per cent of the population - PM Electricity tariff hike will not affect 85 per cent of the population - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738648744_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Electricity tariff hike will not affect 85 per cent of the population - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this is because the tariff hike would only apply to the industries and the super-rich group.
Tue Feb 04 2025
![Trump says there is 'great interest' in TikTok Trump says there is 'great interest' in TikTok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710500027_TikTok.jpg)
Trump says there is 'great interest' in TikTok
Trump says there is a lot of interest in TikTok, as his administration seeks to broker a sale of the popular app.
Tue Feb 04 2025
![MAGA is just a populist pipedream MAGA is just a populist pipedream](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738572531_DonaldTrump.jpg)
MAGA is just a populist pipedream
Trump's policies will lead to neither domestic cohesion nor external peace, the essential pre-requisites for making America great again
Tue Feb 04 2025
![Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738562074_BarbieHsu.jpg)
Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu
Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu has died of influenza-induced pneumonia at 48, according to her sister.
Mon Feb 03 2025
![Pineapple pizza debate heats up as UK pizzeria sets 100-pound price tag Pineapple pizza debate heats up as UK pizzeria sets 100-pound price tag](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737692550_pizza.jpg)
Pineapple pizza debate heats up as UK pizzeria sets 100-pound price tag
As pizza has become popular globally, foreign innovations in toppings have often left Italians perplexed and aghast.
Sat Jan 25 2025
WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together
WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together
Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.
How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?
Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.
How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?
Wed Jan 22 2025
![TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 bln on AI chips in 2025, FT reports TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 bln on AI chips in 2025, FT reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41737518858_ByteDance.jpg)
TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 bln on AI chips in 2025, FT reports
This move comes as the Chinese company faces pressure from Washington to sell its popular video-sharing app in the United States.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035 Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737433681_GlobalPopulation.jpg)
Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035
From cleaning up pollution to preparing for extreme weather and ageing populations, the choices we make today will shape our future.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![China's population falls for a third consecutive year China's population falls for a third consecutive year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51737095484_China.jpg)
China's population falls for a third consecutive year
The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.
Fri Jan 17 2025
![China's RedNote: What you need to know about the app TikTok users are flocking to China's RedNote: What you need to know about the app TikTok users are flocking to](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71736938938_tbLauraLi.jpg)
China's RedNote: What you need to know about the app TikTok users are flocking to
RedNote is a popular lifestyle app where users document their lives and post recommendations.
Thu Jan 16 2025
![Over half a million ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to China's RedNote Over half a million ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to China's RedNote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736915627_USChineseflags.jpg)
Over half a million ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to China's RedNote
New users are piling into the Chinese social media app RedNote just days before a proposed US ban on the popular social media app TikTok.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday, The Information reports TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday, The Information reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714194306_TBtiktokjpg.jpg)
TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday, The Information reports
Under TikTok's plan, people attempting to open the app will see a pop-up message directing them to a website with information about the ban.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![TikTok seeks to reassure US employees ahead of Jan. 19 ban deadline TikTok seeks to reassure US employees ahead of Jan. 19 ban deadline](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672838239_TBTikTok.jpg)
TikTok seeks to reassure US employees ahead of Jan. 19 ban deadline
The hugely popular platform is owned by China-based ByteDance and has 7,000 employees in the US.
Wed Jan 15 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
![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