![Climate court cases that could set new precedents around the world Climate court cases that could set new precedents around the world](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)
Climate court cases that could set new precedents around the world
ICJ is expected to issue a decision next year that will lay out UN member states' obligations in addressing climate change.
Sun May 26 2024
![KL poised to become a global tech hub KL poised to become a global tech hub](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713757970_TBsidangkemuncakKL.jpg)
KL poised to become a global tech hub
Investment firm GP Bullhound highlights the city's unique qualities that mirror those found in successful tech communities around the world.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713258196_TBCoralreefjpg.jpg)
Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says
Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![UN chief says he is heartbroken that many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid UN chief says he is heartbroken that many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711074264_TBAntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN chief says he is heartbroken that many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid
Every year, I express my best wishes for Eid al-Fitr to the Muslim community around the world, Antonio Guterres said.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Bjorn Ulvaeus says ABBA success humbling as he marks two milestones Bjorn Ulvaeus says ABBA success humbling as he marks two milestones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712560851_TBmammamiajpg.jpg)
Bjorn Ulvaeus says ABBA success humbling as he marks two milestones
Over 70 million people have seen Mama Mia the musical in more than 450 cities around the world, staged in 16 different languages.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711096895_TBJabaliarefugee.jpg)
UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water
Increasing water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world, the United Nations has warned.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![UK trader heads to trial on charges of defrauding Danish state in 'cum-ex' case UK trader heads to trial on charges of defrauding Danish state in 'cum-ex' case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710131190_Tax.jpg)
UK trader heads to trial on charges of defrauding Danish state in 'cum-ex' case
The case is expected to be significant for the Danish welfare state and tax authorities around the world.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Gaza is now the frontline of a global information war Gaza is now the frontline of a global information war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707640161_ruin.jpg)
Gaza is now the frontline of a global information war
Carefully crafted social media posts and other online propaganda are fighting to make people around the world take sides.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Leap Year Traditions Around the World Leap Year Traditions Around the World](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61709113096_TBLeapYearQuirks.jpg)
Leap Year Traditions Around the World
In Denmark, it's customary for women to propose to men on Leap Day.
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Acid attack survivor fronts fashion book in new awareness campaign Acid attack survivor fronts fashion book in new awareness campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706704635_TBPatriciaLefranc.jpg)
Acid attack survivor fronts fashion book in new awareness campaign
At least 10,000 acid attacks occur each year around the world, but under-reporting remains a big issue, according ASTi
Thu Feb 01 2024
![AI has both threats and opportunities - British Economist AI has both threats and opportunities - British Economist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71706757553_AgendaAWANI.jpg)
AI has both threats and opportunities - British Economist
Governments around the world should be responsible for the pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Will AI replace doctors’ 'gut instincts'? Will AI replace doctors’ 'gut instincts'?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698224313_TBdoctor.jpg)
Will AI replace doctors’ 'gut instincts'?
The value of healthcare workers' intuition in effective clinical care has been verified by reports around the world again and again.
Sat Jan 06 2024
![YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024 YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024](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)
YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024
For 2024, the Swift Effect will spread around the world as her tour hits Asia, Australia, Europe and Canada.
Sun Dec 31 2023
![E-cigarettes around the world E-cigarettes around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702547722_TBecigarettesjp.jpg)
E-cigarettes around the world
WHO has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Australia to apologise half a century after 'Thalidomide tragedy' Australia to apologise half a century after 'Thalidomide tragedy'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684299320_TBAnthonyAlbanese.jpg)
Australia to apologise half a century after 'Thalidomide tragedy'
Thalidomide was the active ingredient in a sedative widely distributed to many mothers in Australia and around the world in the early 1960s.
Mon Nov 13 2023