![Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713755297_tbMohammedShiaalS.jpg)
Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say
The attack against US forces is the first since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709637681_tbGENERICPHONE.jpg)
Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
Pakistan said it blocked access to social media platform X around the time of February's election, confirming a long-suspected shutdown.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Malaysia's February 2024 natural rubber output fell by 2.0pc - DOSM Malaysia's February 2024 natural rubber output fell by 2.0pc - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707383651_TBDATUKSERIDRMO.jpg)
Malaysia's February 2024 natural rubber output fell by 2.0pc - DOSM
Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 85.7 pct of February 2024 production was contributed by smallholders and 14.3 pct by the estates sector.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668846962_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation
The Taylor Swift effect that drove up travel and hotel-related costs had analysts looking for an uptick in headline inflation in February.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710838819_TBVOLCANO.jpg)
Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava
Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![ECRL achieves new milestone with 30 tunnel excavations ECRL achieves new milestone with 30 tunnel excavations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710231450_TBterowongecrlj.jpg)
ECRL achieves new milestone with 30 tunnel excavations
The ECRL project has achieved an overall progress of 62.4 per cent as of February this year, supported by 23,000 workers.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Police finish taking Abdul Hadi Awang’s statement - IGP Police finish taking Abdul Hadi Awang’s statement - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688438270_AbdulHadiAwang.jpg)
Police finish taking Abdul Hadi Awang’s statement - IGP
Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang was called to assist the investigation regarding his statement on upholding Islam on February 20.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Hot, dry weather for Malaysia at end of Northeast Monsoon Hot, dry weather for Malaysia at end of Northeast Monsoon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689657698_TBhotweather.jpg)
Hot, dry weather for Malaysia at end of Northeast Monsoon
According to MetMalaysia, hot weather during this period is a repeated phenomenon that occurs annually every February to May.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![PM wishes Happy Federal Territories Day PM wishes Happy Federal Territories Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41706766776_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wishes Happy Federal Territories Day
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wishes all residents of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan a "Happy 50th Anniversary".
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Candidates for Indonesia's presidential election Candidates for Indonesia's presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698044404_JXXHAFJOOPKZYNGBA.jpg)
Candidates for Indonesia's presidential election
Indonesia holds a presidential election in February next year, with three men vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy.
Mon Oct 23 2023
![Indonesia kicks off election season as candidates sign up for presidential race Indonesia kicks off election season as candidates sign up for presidential race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697692542_AniesBaswedan.jpg)
Indonesia kicks off election season as candidates sign up for presidential race
Nearly 205 million of Indonesia's more than 270 million people will in February get to choose who will lead the resource-rich country.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Indonesian president's son among 'strongest VP candidates' for Prabowo - party official Indonesian president's son among 'strongest VP candidates' for Prabowo - party official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697437330_GibranRakabumingRaka.jpg)
Indonesian president's son among 'strongest VP candidates' for Prabowo - party official
The world's third-biggest democracy is set to vote in simultaneous presidential and legislative elections on February 14 next year.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![INSIGHT - Turkey earthquake: Why reconstruction could miss Erdogan's goal INSIGHT - Turkey earthquake: Why reconstruction could miss Erdogan's goal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675740275_earthquakeDiyarbakir.jpg)
INSIGHT - Turkey earthquake: Why reconstruction could miss Erdogan's goal
President Tayyip Erdogan promised would replace hundreds of thousands of homes ruined by modern Turkey's deadliest earthquake in February.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![NBA-Lakers announce plans to honor Kobe Bryant with bronze statue NBA-Lakers announce plans to honor Kobe Bryant with bronze statue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/41580075789_TBKOBEx.jpg)
NBA-Lakers announce plans to honor Kobe Bryant with bronze statue
A bronze statue honoring late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant will be unveiled outside the team's arena in February.
Fri Aug 25 2023
![Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51690956050_tbLizzoplays.jpg)
Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment
In the lawsuit, the dancers claimed they were coerced into touching nude performers at an Amsterdam strip club in late February.
Wed Aug 02 2023