![R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/61550964340_RKellyJudgeSets.jpg)
R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld
Federal appeals court conclude that the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Kevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit in UK Kevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit in UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690413907_KevinSpacey.jpg)
Kevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit in UK
Kevin Spacey faces British lawsuit over sexual abuse claims, just over 18 months after being cleared in a high-profile criminal trial.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![UK makes use of AI tools to create child abuse material a crime UK makes use of AI tools to create child abuse material a crime](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41734424132_TBAI.jpg)
UK makes use of AI tools to create child abuse material a crime
Britain becomes the first country in the world to introduce the new AI sexual abuse offences.
Mon Feb 03 2025
![PKAUM urges for UM management and campus community to come together against sexual harassment PKAUM urges for UM management and campus community to come together against sexual harassment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61737813495_UniversitiMalaya.jpg)
PKAUM urges for UM management and campus community to come together against sexual harassment
Academics have been criticized before for being in their ivory tower and out of touch with the realities and sufferings of ordinary citizens.
Sat Jan 25 2025
![OpenAI boss Sam Altman denies sister's allegations of sexual abuse OpenAI boss Sam Altman denies sister's allegations of sexual abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71736329938_TBSamAltmanjpg.jpg)
OpenAI boss Sam Altman denies sister's allegations of sexual abuse
The lawsuit alleges that the abuse began when Ann Altman was 3 and Sam Altman was 12, and also includes an allegation of rape.
Wed Jan 08 2025
![[OPINION] My body belongs to me: Empowering children through comprehensive sexuality education [OPINION] My body belongs to me: Empowering children through comprehensive sexuality education](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71458297502_Mother.jpg)
[OPINION] My body belongs to me: Empowering children through comprehensive sexuality education
This collaborative approach will empower children to navigate the complexities of sexuality, finally contributing to a healthier and caring society.
Tue Jan 07 2025
![UK's Starmer defends record over child sex gangs after Musk criticism UK's Starmer defends record over child sex gangs after Musk criticism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720312434_KeirStarmer.jpg)
UK's Starmer defends record over child sex gangs after Musk criticism
Elon Musk has published a series of posts on X suggesting Keir Starmer failed to deal with the grooming gang scandal.
Tue Jan 07 2025
![Britain to make sexually explicit 'deepfakes' a crime Britain to make sexually explicit 'deepfakes' a crime](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736211546_MinistryofJustice.jpg)
Britain to make sexually explicit 'deepfakes' a crime
Perpetrators may face charges and prosecution for creating or sharing such images under the new offence introduced by the government.
Tue Jan 07 2025
![US federal court upholds Trump's conviction for sexual abuse US federal court upholds Trump's conviction for sexual abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733127472_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US federal court upholds Trump's conviction for sexual abuse
A New York jury had deemed it proven last year that Trump had attacked, sexually abused and later defamed US author E. Jean Carroll.
Tue Dec 31 2024
AWANI Tonight: Police arrests 13 men over child sexual abuse material
Thirteen men has been arrested for allegedly committing online sexual offenses involving child sexual abuse material through Op Pedo.
Tue Dec 24 2024
![Senior citizen among 13 men arrested under Op Pedo in six states - IGP Senior citizen among 13 men arrested under Op Pedo in six states - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51732005348_RazaruddinHusain.jpg)
Senior citizen among 13 men arrested under Op Pedo in six states - IGP
A senior citizen was among 13 men arrested for allegedly committing online sexual offences involving child sexual abuse material yesterday.
Tue Dec 24 2024
![Gender studies alumni stand against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya Gender studies alumni stand against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/71575180346_TBUniversitiMalaya.jpg)
Gender studies alumni stand against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya
Open Letter to Universiti Malaya and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
Fri Dec 20 2024
![Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 years in landmark French mass rape trial Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 years in landmark French mass rape trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41734603392_GiselePelicot.jpg)
Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 years in landmark French mass rape trial
In all, the court found 47 of the defendants guilty of rape, two guilty of attempted rape and two guilty of sexual assault.
Thu Dec 19 2024
![Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71734341952_Socmed.jpg)
Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime
Ofcom publishes its first codes of practice on tackling illegal harms such as child sexual abuse and assisting or encouraging suicide.
Mon Dec 16 2024
![Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says](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)
Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says
Criminals are forcing more people into labour, coercing them to run online scams and cyber fraud operations, United Nations report shows.
Thu Dec 12 2024
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![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