![ANALYSIS - Israel and Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict ANALYSIS - Israel and Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718970363_crossborderhostil.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Israel and Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict
Hezbollah has been firing rockets at Israel in solidarity with its Palestinian ally Hamas since the Gaza war erupted.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports? FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702284727_TBIsraeliAirForc.jpg)
FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?
The US has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally, followed by Germany and Italy.
Sat May 18 2024
![Thai influential ex-PM Thaksin gets visit from old ally Hun Sen of Cambodia Thai influential ex-PM Thaksin gets visit from old ally Hun Sen of Cambodia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708512328_TBKUNSENG.jpg)
Thai influential ex-PM Thaksin gets visit from old ally Hun Sen of Cambodia
Two former prime ministers met and didn't talk about politics, Hun Sen said via a post on Facebook.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![The female marines Japan is training for war The female marines Japan is training for war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706249270_TBfemalemarinesJ.jpg)
The female marines Japan is training for war
Although the number of Japanese female soldiers has doubled during the past decade, it is still far behind Tokyo's ally, the United States.
Sat Jan 27 2024
![France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693632996_EmmanuelMacron.png)
France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset
Gabriel Attal, a close Emmanuel Macron ally, became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Farah Lee kembali bergelar isteri Farah Lee kembali bergelar isteri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704507227_farahlee.jpg)
Farah Lee kembali bergelar isteri
Netizen lucu dengan hashtag #goodluckFUAD pada kapsyen gambar perkahwinan Farah Lee.
Sat Jan 06 2024
![We’re not tilting to China, we happen to be geographically closer - PM We’re not tilting to China, we happen to be geographically closer - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700026299_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
We’re not tilting to China, we happen to be geographically closer - PM
The US is equally important and a traditional ally, as well as a major investor that has helped propel Malaysia's economy.
Wed Nov 15 2023
![Biden to visit Israel as Gaza war sparks humanitarian crisis Biden to visit Israel as Gaza war sparks humanitarian crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672732141_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden to visit Israel as Gaza war sparks humanitarian crisis
Joe Biden's visit will mark a significant US support for top Middle East ally after Hamas killed 1,300 people during rampage through Israel.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan's role as West's stable ally Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan's role as West's stable ally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684018599_QueenRania.jpg)
Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan's role as West's stable ally
The wedding is also a milestone in Prince Hussein's path towards the monarchy.
Thu Jun 01 2023
![Putin ally: We are probably on verge of a new world war Putin ally: We are probably on verge of a new world war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61682419655_DmitryMedvedev.jpg)
Putin ally: We are probably on verge of a new world war
The risks of a nuclear confrontation were growing and more serious than concerns about climate change, Dmitry Medvedev said.
Tue Apr 25 2023
![Sukan SEA Kemboja: Ally Hamuda teruja buat penampilan pertama Sukan SEA Kemboja: Ally Hamuda teruja buat penampilan pertama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51682222225_AllyHamuda.jpg)
Sukan SEA Kemboja: Ally Hamuda teruja buat penampilan pertama
Gimnas muda negara, Ally Hamuda Abdullah, berasa teruja untuk melakukan penampilan Sukan SEA pertamanya menjelang temasya di Kemboja itu bulan depan.
Sun Apr 23 2023
![Putin meets 'dear friend' Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on Putin meets 'dear friend' Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679365665_RUSSIA.jpg)
Putin meets 'dear friend' Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on
Xi has been trying to portray Beijing as a potential peacemaker in Ukraine, even as he deepens economic ties with his closest ally.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![Ginseng is a natural ally to banish skin dullness and slackening Ginseng is a natural ally to banish skin dullness and slackening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674187376_Ginseng.jpg)
Ginseng is a natural ally to banish skin dullness and slackening
Ginseng is one of the active ingredients that's currently on the rise in the cosmetics sector.
Sat Jan 21 2023
![Putin heads for Belarus amid fears of new assault on Ukraine Putin heads for Belarus amid fears of new assault on Ukraine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671436808_Putin.jpg)
Putin heads for Belarus amid fears of new assault on Ukraine
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin flies to Belarus on Monday amid fear in Kyiv that he intends to pressure the former Soviet ally to join a new ground offensive against Ukraine and reopen a new front.
Mon Dec 19 2022
![Suspended Thai PM to attend defence ministry meeting Suspended Thai PM to attend defence ministry meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661416594_BANGKOK.jpg)
Suspended Thai PM to attend defence ministry meeting
Prayuth is to attend a defence ministry meeting as a longtime ally begins his first full day as acting premier.
Thu Aug 25 2022