![New offences introduced for interacting with crocodiles in Australia's Queensland New offences introduced for interacting with crocodiles in Australia's Queensland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81725352081_crocodile.jpg)
New offences introduced for interacting with crocodiles in Australia's Queensland
Leanne Linard, Queensland's minister for the environment, announced a government crackdown on feeding and interfering with crocodiles.
Tue Sep 03 2024
![Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713076650_sydney.jpg)
Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say
The attacker, identified by police as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, was known to police in the neighbouring state of Queensland.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706257635_TBStrongwinds.jpg)
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
![Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706075529_TBAustraliasnort.jpg)
Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday
The latest storm warnings come roughly a month after tropical Cyclone Jasper caused widespread damage across the region.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702863736_TBFLOODjpg.jpg)
Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods
The flooding came with heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing evacuations.
Mon Dec 18 2023
![Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41451094146_AustraliaBushfire.jpg)
Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze
Firefighters have been battling blazes in the state that have already killed two and destroyed dozens of homes.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Former Australian childcare worker charged with sexual abuse of 91 children Former Australian childcare worker charged with sexual abuse of 91 children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41690879148_abuse.jpg)
Former Australian childcare worker charged with sexual abuse of 91 children
The man has been charged with 136 counts of rape and 110 counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10.
Tue Aug 01 2023
![Which countries could be most impacted by future heatwaves? Which countries could be most impacted by future heatwaves?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682669028_TBPAPUA.jpg)
Which countries could be most impacted by future heatwaves?
Researchers confirm that we can expect to see more record-breaking temperatures in the coming decades.
Sat Apr 29 2023
![Grand opening of Astro's largest flagship experience store in IOI City Mall Grand opening of Astro's largest flagship experience store in IOI City Mall](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674814865_AstroExperienceSto.jpg)
Grand opening of Astro's largest flagship experience store in IOI City Mall
This is the second Astro Experience Store after the successful launch of the first store in Queensbay Mall, Penang.
Fri Jan 27 2023
![Cardi B given second chance by judge for community service hours Cardi B given second chance by judge for community service hours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674110901_CardiB.jpg)
Cardi B given second chance by judge for community service hours
Cardi B has until March 1 to complete 15 days of mandatory community service over a 2018 assault at a strip club.
Thu Jan 19 2023
![Penang second bridge, surrounding roads closed Dec 17 Penang second bridge, surrounding roads closed Dec 17](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41444881617_JambatanKeduaPulau.jpg)
Penang second bridge, surrounding roads closed Dec 17
The bridge and several roads around it will be closed for the Penang 2nd Bridge Polis Diraja Malaysia Solidariti Fun Ride 2022.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Two police officers among six killed in gunfight in rural Australia Two police officers among six killed in gunfight in rural Australia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654523503_TBAnthonyAlbanese.jpg)
Two police officers among six killed in gunfight in rural Australia
Three people, including a woman, were shot dead after specialist officers and air support responded to a siege situation at the property.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Biden pays respects to 'honourable' Queen Elizabeth before funeral Biden pays respects to 'honourable' Queen Elizabeth before funeral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663554356_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden pays respects to 'honourable' Queen Elizabeth before funeral
Biden will join presidents, prime ministers, kings, queens and sultans representing nearly 200 countries and territories at the funeral.
Mon Sep 19 2022
![Factbox: Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth's home and now final resting place Factbox: Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth's home and now final resting place](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663552128_WINDSOR.jpg)
Factbox: Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth's home and now final resting place
Windsor Castle is the resting place of more than a dozen English and British kings and queens.
Mon Sep 19 2022
![Why do we mourn people we don't know? Why do we mourn people we don't know?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662691313_queen.jpg)
Why do we mourn people we don't know?
The vast majority of people grieving the queens passing will have never met her in person. So is this outpouring of grief of someone we don't know any different to mourning someone we were close to?
Fri Sep 09 2022
![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
![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