![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
![Trump says Putin and Zelenskiy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end Ukraine war Trump says Putin and Zelenskiy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end Ukraine war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739416930_Midtownarea.jpg)
Trump says Putin and Zelenskiy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end Ukraine war
Trump orders top US officials to begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706688348_wismaputra.jpg)
Wisma Putra: No official US notice on deportation of over 400 Malaysians
Wisma Putra says no official requests for consular help from Malaysians allegedly on a list for deportation from the US.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730209861_Wismaputra.jpg)
Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution
Wisma Putra rejects any attempt to undermine Palestinian self-determination, calling it unacceptable and a move that prolongs the conflict.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Counter staff rotation starts today to enhance service efficiency - PSD Counter staff rotation starts today to enhance service efficiency - PSD](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738639361_TBkwsp.jpg)
Counter staff rotation starts today to enhance service efficiency - PSD
The initiative enhances officers' skills, diversifies roles, and improves the customer experience at service counters.
Tue Feb 04 2025
![Why DeepSeek's AI leap only puts China in front for now Why DeepSeek's AI leap only puts China in front for now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41738323902_DeepSeek.jpg)
Why DeepSeek's AI leap only puts China in front for now
DeepSeek's model offers major advances in the way it uses hardware, including using far fewer and less powerful chips than other models.
Sun Feb 02 2025
![Russia issues school textbook saying it was 'forced' to march into Ukraine Russia issues school textbook saying it was 'forced' to march into Ukraine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41738057211_TBMilitaryHistory.jpg)
Russia issues school textbook saying it was 'forced' to march into Ukraine
Ukraine and its Western allies say Russia is waging a brutal and unprovoked war, merely to gain territory.
Sun Feb 02 2025
![Trump administration memo tells USAID to put America First in reviewing foreign aid Trump administration memo tells USAID to put America First in reviewing foreign aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737965480_TBUSAID.jpg)
Trump administration memo tells USAID to put "America First" in reviewing foreign aid
The USAID send contractors a notice ordering them to "immediately issue stop-work orders" and to "amend, or suspend existing awards."
Tue Jan 28 2025
![US, Colombia reach deal on deportations; tariffs, sanctions put on hold US, Colombia reach deal on deportations; tariffs, sanctions put on hold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737954395_Colombias.jpg)
US, Colombia reach deal on deportations; tariffs, sanctions put on hold
Colombia agrees to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants.
Mon Jan 27 2025
![Thousands flock to see rare, smelly corpse flower bloom in Sydney Thousands flock to see rare, smelly corpse flower bloom in Sydney](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737709894_TBBUNGABANGKAI.jpg)
Thousands flock to see rare, smelly corpse flower bloom in Sydney
The plant typically does not bloom more than once every few years and it lasts only about a day.
Sat Jan 25 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
![Trump's return adds new twist to Western firms' Russia exit dilemma Trump's return adds new twist to Western firms' Russia exit dilemma](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51736313737_TBDTRUMP.jpg)
Trump's return adds new twist to Western firms' Russia exit dilemma
Donald Trump's mere arrival may give some companies the political cover to stay on in Russia.
Mon Jan 20 2025
![Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds put millions on alert Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds put millions on alert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736996974_PalisadesFireFire.jpg)
Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds put millions on alert
Officials urge residents to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice.
Thu Jan 16 2025
![Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on 'coming hours' Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on 'coming hours'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71730678846_northernGazaStrip.jpg)
Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on 'coming hours'
Mediators, including Israel and Hamas say an agreement for a truce in the besieged enclave and release of hostages was closer than ever.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![Tun M fails in bid to attend Batu Puteh RCI proceedings Tun M fails in bid to attend Batu Puteh RCI proceedings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733991805_tbTunMahathirMoham.jpg)
Tun M fails in bid to attend Batu Puteh RCI proceedings
The judge dismiss the application without costs at a proceeding attended by lawyers representing Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Mon Jan 13 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