![Dangerous heat expected for much of Japan on Friday Dangerous heat expected for much of Japan on Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722750404_tbstrongsunlightT.jpg)
Dangerous heat expected for much of Japan on Friday
The JMA and the Environment Ministry have issued heatstroke alerts for 30 prefectures, urging people across the country to take precautions.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721358530_Antiquotaprotester.jpg)
Communications widely disrupted in Bangladesh as student protests spike
Authorities had cut some mobile services to try to quell the unrest but the disruption spread across the country.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720150504_tbNigelFarage.jpg)
Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament
Nigel Farage surprise entry into the election a month ago, boosted support for Reform UK across the country.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Federal ministers extend thanks, appreciation for workers on Labour Day Federal ministers extend thanks, appreciation for workers on Labour Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714544559_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Federal ministers extend thanks, appreciation for workers on Labour Day
Thank you and appreciation messages from several Cabinet ministers poured in for the workers across the country.
Wed May 01 2024
![6,034 new contract teachers assigned in schools nationwide: MoE 6,034 new contract teachers assigned in schools nationwide: MoE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670644018_TBGURUAJARjpg.jpg)
6,034 new contract teachers assigned in schools nationwide: MoE
Move is a significant step towards addressing staffing gaps, enhancing teaching workforce, raising educational standards across the country
Wed Apr 17 2024
![EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on? EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693800859_ArmyClashes.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on?
A conflict in Sudan wreaked havoc across the country, unleashed waves of ethnic violence and created the world's largest displacement.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Muslims join World #QuranHour 2024 in Ramadan ‘final sprint’ Muslims join World #QuranHour 2024 in Ramadan ‘final sprint’](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712229643_QuranHour.jpg)
Muslims join World #QuranHour 2024 in Ramadan ‘final sprint’
About 4,000 congregants gather to recite the Quran at the National Mosque, held simultaneously at 5,193 locations across the country.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Biden faces growing anger at home over Gaza Biden faces growing anger at home over Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702422105_JoeBidenBenjamin.jpg)
Biden faces growing anger at home over Gaza
US President Joe Biden's support for the Israeli regime has triggered widespread outrage across the country.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![COVID-19 won't affect Visit Perak Year 2024 - EXCO COVID-19 won't affect Visit Perak Year 2024 - EXCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71703839145_TBDaudKilau.jpg)
COVID-19 won't affect Visit Perak Year 2024 - EXCO
The implementation of Visit Perak Year 2024 (TMP2024) starting on Monday (Jan 1) will not be affected even though the number of COVID-19 cases has been increasing across the country recently.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Unions commend HR Minister for appointing representative into office Unions commend HR Minister for appointing representative into office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703134753_TBSTEVENSIMjpg.jpg)
Unions commend HR Minister for appointing representative into office
Workers' Unions across the country laud the inclusion of one of their own into Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong's office.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Pakistan PM says expulsion of Afghans a response to Taliban non-cooperation Pakistan PM says expulsion of Afghans a response to Taliban non-cooperation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61698827991_Pakistan.jpg)
Pakistan PM says expulsion of Afghans a response to Taliban non-cooperation
Tens of thousands of Afghans have had to leave the country, and authorities are rounding up many more in raids across the country.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![In a warming world, hunger stalks Guatemala's Mayan highlands In a warming world, hunger stalks Guatemala's Mayan highlands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697800947_TBGuatemalan.jpg)
In a warming world, hunger stalks Guatemala's Mayan highlands
Across the country, severe malnutrition cases among children under five were up by more than a third at nearly 21,400.
Fri Sep 29 2023
![Protests rock Israel as it passes curbs on some Supreme Court powers Protests rock Israel as it passes curbs on some Supreme Court powers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690253573_demonstration.jpg)
Protests rock Israel as it passes curbs on some Supreme Court powers
Thousands had taken to the streets across the country, blocking highways and scuffling with police.
Tue Jul 25 2023
![KPKT approves RM7.45 mln for non-Islamic houses of worship aid KPKT approves RM7.45 mln for non-Islamic houses of worship aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689672762_NgaKorMing.jpg)
KPKT approves RM7.45 mln for non-Islamic houses of worship aid
Minister Nga Kor Ming said the allocation was part of the RM50 mln aid provided by the Unity Govt to RIBI organisations across the country.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![Gambling:District police chiefs nationwide reminded of integrity pledge - Bukit Aman Gambling:District police chiefs nationwide reminded of integrity pledge - Bukit Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684127689_TBAyobKhan.jpg)
Gambling:District police chiefs nationwide reminded of integrity pledge - Bukit Aman
District police chiefs across the country are reminded not to treat the 'Integrity Pledge' signed every month lightly to eradicate gambling in their respective administrative districts
Mon May 15 2023