![Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715766800_TBUNHQxjp.jpg)
Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea
The submission of the continental shelf beyond the current 200 nautical miles is to exercise the rights.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708690271_BarbertonMakhonjwa.jpg)
Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago
These rocks are found in the oldest parts of what are today the continents, called cratons.
Sat Feb 24 2024
![Indonesia, Malaysia commit to resolving border dispute, Ambalat Indonesia, Malaysia commit to resolving border dispute, Ambalat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697170774_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Indonesia, Malaysia commit to resolving border dispute, Ambalat
The border issue in Ambalat arose because of overlapping territorial waters of the EEZ and the continental shelf between the two countries.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Sulawesi SEA treaty does not involve Ambalat block - Mohamad Sulawesi SEA treaty does not involve Ambalat block - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684597397_TBALAMIN.jpg)
Sulawesi SEA treaty does not involve Ambalat block - Mohamad
Wisma Putra had issued a clarification on June 20 that the Sulawesi Sea Treaty, did not involve the maritime borders in the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf between both countries.
Tue Aug 15 2023
![Beyonce announces first new tour in nearly seven years Beyonce announces first new tour in nearly seven years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473070554_BeyonceKnowles.jpg)
Beyonce announces first new tour in nearly seven years
The "Renaissance World Tour" will kick off in Stockholm on May 10, travelling across the continent until the end of June.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667620354_LONDON.jpg)
Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa
For cast members of Wakanda Forever, the Marvel blockbuster had a positive impact on perceptions of the continent.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![Protests, citizenship festivities mark contentious Australia Day holiday Protests, citizenship festivities mark contentious Australia Day holiday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643181243_australiaday.jpg)
Protests, citizenship festivities mark contentious Australia Day holiday
For many Indigenous Australians, who trace their lineage on the continent back 50,000 years, it is "Invasion Day".
Wed Jan 26 2022
![The Continent: Africa's ambitious newspaper, designed for WhatsApp The Continent: Africa's ambitious newspaper, designed for WhatsApp](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642323133_thecontinent.jpg)
The Continent: Africa's ambitious newspaper, designed for WhatsApp
Even though it's published as a PDF file, The Continent feels like an old-fashioned newspaper: Catchy headlines, short stories, reported pieces and interviews.
Sun Jan 16 2022
![Immunised but banned: EU says not all COVID vaccines equal Immunised but banned: EU says not all COVID vaccines equal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626164911_Vaccine.jpg)
Immunised but banned: EU says not all COVID vaccines equal
Although the AstraZeneca vaccine produced in Europe has been authorized by the continents drug regulatory agency, the same shot manufactured in India hasn't been given the green light.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![Jendaya is a new luxury platform focused on Africa Jendaya is a new luxury platform focused on Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71617861914_FASHION.jpg)
Jendaya is a new luxury platform focused on Africa
Meet the needs of African consumers looking for luxury clothing and highlight designers from the continent.
Thu Apr 08 2021
![Virus is pummeling Europe's eateries and winter is coming Virus is pummeling Europe's eateries and winter is coming](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603615105_restaurant.jpg)
Virus is pummeling Europe's eateries and winter is coming
Europe's resurgence of the coronavirus is dealing a second blow to the continent's restaurants, which already suffered under lockdowns in the spring.
Sun Oct 25 2020
![Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603419113_NIGERIA.jpg)
Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting
Violence in Lagos, Africa's biggest city and the commercial hub of the continent's largest economy, has escalated since Wednesday.
Fri Oct 23 2020
![COVID-19: Foreign Ministry to assist affected Malaysians in Africa COVID-19: Foreign Ministry to assist affected Malaysians in Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41585142372_TBKTM.jpg)
COVID-19: Foreign Ministry to assist affected Malaysians in Africa
The Foreign Ministry through its missions in Africa continues to provide the best alternative for Malaysians in the continent who are affected by the border closure and temporary suspension of flights
Sun Jun 07 2020
![At least 300,000 Africans expected to die in pandemic: U.N. agency At least 300,000 Africans expected to die in pandemic: U.N. agency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81587190400_africa.jpg)
At least 300,000 Africans expected to die in pandemic: U.N. agency
The U.N. Economic Commission for Africa is calling for a $100 billion safety net for the continent.
Sat Apr 18 2020
![A Malaysian geologist in New York A Malaysian geologist in New York](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/61520242762_OilRig.jpg)
A Malaysian geologist in New York
In his first column, the geologist with 30-years experience working with Petronas gives an introduction to the world of geology; beginning with his work at the United Nations with UNCLOS in New York.
Tue Jan 15 2019