![Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge
Insulting the crown is a serious offence in Thailand, where constitution states the king must be held in a position of "revered worship".
Tue Feb 06 2024
![London is serving up more than Coronation Quiche for the crowning of Charles III London is serving up more than Coronation Quiche for the crowning of Charles III](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682422516_RoyalCocktail.jpg)
London is serving up more than Coronation Quiche for the crowning of Charles III
Starting this week, some of London's most famous afternoon tea haunts are adapting their offerings with menus celebrating the monarchy.
Wed Apr 26 2023
![From holy oil to sceptres and a spoon: King Charles' coronation ceremony From holy oil to sceptres and a spoon: King Charles' coronation ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681108136_flagscelebrating.jpg)
From holy oil to sceptres and a spoon: King Charles' coronation ceremony
Here are details of the Crown Jewels that will be used, as outlined by Buckingham Palace.
Mon Apr 10 2023
!['Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' win top Emmy Awards on streaming heavy night 'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' win top Emmy Awards on streaming heavy night](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632114992_Lasso.jpg)
'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' win top Emmy Awards on streaming heavy night
Chess drama "The Queen's Gambit" was named best limited series and tied with "The Crown" for the most wins overall at 11 apiece.
Mon Sep 20 2021
![Big wins for Olivia Colman, Kate Winslet at TV's Emmy Awards Big wins for Olivia Colman, Kate Winslet at TV's Emmy Awards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632107232_Oconnor.jpg)
Big wins for Olivia Colman, Kate Winslet at TV's Emmy Awards
Colman and O'Connor, who played Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles, in the lavish saga of the British royal family were named best drama actor and actress.
Mon Sep 20 2021
![Royals, underdogs, friends and Baby Yoda - it's time for the Emmys Royals, underdogs, friends and Baby Yoda - it's time for the Emmys](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632044813_EMMY.jpg)
Royals, underdogs, friends and Baby Yoda - it's time for the Emmys
Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, the Emmys will be a scaled down gathering with vaccinations, testing and masks mandatory.
Sun Sep 19 2021
![Emmy nominees in key categories Emmy nominees in key categories](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631954798_EMMYS.jpg)
Emmy nominees in key categories
Here is a list of the nominees in key categories for the 73rd Emmy Awards, which will be handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Sat Sep 18 2021
![Messi breaks Pele's South American goal record Messi breaks Pele's South American goal record](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631277622_ArgentinasLionelM.jpg)
Messi breaks Pele's South American goal record
Displacing the legendary Pele, Lionel Messi took the crown of all-time leading goal scorer in South American confederation (CONMEBOL) men's history with his latest hat-trick against Bolivia.
Fri Sep 10 2021
![The many takes on Princess Di The many takes on Princess Di](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61630212008_diana.jpg)
The many takes on Princess Di
Testament to the bottomless public appetite for the British royals and their most tragic figure, no less than three new portrayals of Princess Diana are on the way in the coming months.
Sun Aug 29 2021
![The Crown, Mandalorian top Emmy nominations with 24 each The Crown, Mandalorian top Emmy nominations with 24 each](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626235653_Mandalorian.jpg)
The Crown, Mandalorian top Emmy nominations with 24 each
The Marvel universe also got bragging rights with runner-up -WandaVision.-
Wed Jul 14 2021
![The Queen's Gambit, Ted Lasso vie for Emmy nominations The Queen's Gambit, Ted Lasso vie for Emmy nominations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626156668_Gambit.jpg)
The Queen's Gambit, Ted Lasso vie for Emmy nominations
The nominations for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced Tuesday by father-and-daughter actors Ron Cephas Jones and Jasmine Cephas Jones.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![James Bond movies to stay in theatres despite Amazon deal, producers say James Bond movies to stay in theatres despite Amazon deal, producers say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622086536_JAMESBOND.jpg)
James Bond movies to stay in theatres despite Amazon deal, producers say
The James Bond franchise is widely considered the jewel in the crown for fabled movie studio MGM.
Thu May 27 2021
![Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip: The strength behind the crown Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip: The strength behind the crown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41617976365_PRINCEPHILIP.jpg)
Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip: The strength behind the crown
Born into the Greek royal family although he preferred to be thought of as a Danish prince, the Duke of Edinburgh never wore a crown himself.
Sat Apr 10 2021
![UAE pledges five-fold trade rate with Malaysia - Muhyiddin UAE pledges five-fold trade rate with Malaysia - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615451155_PMAbuDhabi.jpg)
UAE pledges five-fold trade rate with Malaysia - Muhyiddin
The commitment was expressed by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi who is also the Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al Nahyan.
Thu Mar 11 2021
!['Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes 'Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41614572713_GOLDENGLOBES.jpg)
'Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes
The usual gathering of A-listers at a gala dinner in Beverly Hills was replaced by webcams in the homes of mostly glammed-up celebrities.
Mon Mar 01 2021
![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