![EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ? EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715923183_TBICJjpg.jpg)
EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa and Israel are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention giving the ICJ jurisdiction to rule on disputes over the treaty.
Sat May 18 2024
![Could AI bring Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne back to our screens? Could AI bring Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne back to our screens?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711625561_tbMarilynMonroe.jpg)
Could AI bring Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne back to our screens?
Late stars of yesteryear may grace silver screen, one way Hollywood seeks to use AI in film but ethical qualms and legal disputes are aplenty.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709793009_TBStrikeorganised.jpg)
Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount
Germany faced strikes on three fronts, as train drivers, airport security workers and Lufthansa ground staff walked off the job.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![EXPLAINER - What is the genocide case against Israel at UN court? EXPLAINER - What is the genocide case against Israel at UN court?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706240590_ICJSouthAfrica.jpg)
EXPLAINER - What is the genocide case against Israel at UN court?
The ICJ, also called the World Court, is the highest United Nations legal body, established in 1945 to deal with disputes between states.
Fri Jan 26 2024
![China warns Philippines not to 'miscalculate' situation in South China Sea - Foreign Ministry China warns Philippines not to 'miscalculate' situation in South China Sea - Foreign Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
China warns Philippines not to 'miscalculate' situation in South China Sea - Foreign Ministry
Wang Yi said both countries should discuss any disputes, with the most urgent task being to manage the current maritime situation.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against 'trouble' at disputed shoal Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against 'trouble' at disputed shoal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695680571_PhilippinesCoastGu.jpg)
Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against 'trouble' at disputed shoal
The Scarborough Shoal, a prime fishing spot has been the site of decades of on-off disputes over sovereignty.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![China warns against 'new Cold War' at ASEAN summit China warns against 'new Cold War' at ASEAN summit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693989863_LiQiang.jpg)
China warns against 'new Cold War' at ASEAN summit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said countries needed to "appropriately handle differences and disputes".
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Malaysia-Indonesia ties lifted to a level both countries can be proud of - PM Anwar Malaysia-Indonesia ties lifted to a level both countries can be proud of - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686210534_TBanwar.jpg)
Malaysia-Indonesia ties lifted to a level both countries can be proud of - PM Anwar
Several long-standing issues successfully resolved, including the maritime border disputes between the two countries in the Sulawesi Sea.
Thu Jun 08 2023
![Zuraida fails in bid to challenge RoS to recognise her as PBM president Zuraida fails in bid to challenge RoS to recognise her as PBM president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653545115_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Zuraida fails in bid to challenge RoS to recognise her as PBM president
The judge dismissed Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin's application saying the court cannot hear cases of political party's internal disputes.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![Seven German airports at a standstill as workers strike Seven German airports at a standstill as workers strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676621824_GERMANY.jpg)
Seven German airports at a standstill as workers strike
German trade union Verdi launched a 24-hour strike at seven airports, the latest travel chaos in Germany prompted by wage disputes.
Fri Feb 17 2023
![Britain faces largest ever healthcare strikes as pay disputes drag on Britain faces largest ever healthcare strikes as pay disputes drag on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675666400_LONDON.jpg)
Britain faces largest ever healthcare strikes as pay disputes drag on
Tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers walk out in an escalating pay dispute.
Mon Feb 06 2023
![South Korea protests Japan's island claim in national security strategy South Korea protests Japan's island claim in national security strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671195678_NAEYPXSKOREA.jpg)
South Korea protests Japan's island claim in national security strategy
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol who took office in May has tried to improve ties with Tokyo which have been marred by the territorial row over the islands and historic disputes.
Fri Dec 16 2022
![Disputes among mufti, religious scholars to only be debated in muzakarah - Sultan Sharafuddin Disputes among mufti, religious scholars to only be debated in muzakarah - Sultan Sharafuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665040113_TBSULTANSELANGORMEET.jpg)
Disputes among mufti, religious scholars to only be debated in muzakarah - Sultan Sharafuddin
The Sultan of Selangor decreed that any differences of opinion between the muftis and religious scholars must only be debated in a muzakarah.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![UK faces travel chaos as unions warn strikes could continue indefinitely UK faces travel chaos as unions warn strikes could continue indefinitely](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660877560_BRITAIN.jpg)
UK faces travel chaos as unions warn strikes could continue "indefinitely"
Thousands of workers across the UK kicked off a four-day strike due to long-running disputes over working conditions and unfair pay.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![How Malaysia ended up owing US$15b to a Sulu sultan's heirs How Malaysia ended up owing US$15b to a Sulu sultan's heirs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659599977_JamalulKiram.jpg)
How Malaysia ended up owing US$15b to a Sulu sultan's heirs
Malaysia disputes that, saying the sultanate ceded sovereignty and the arbitration was illegitimate.
Thu Aug 04 2022