AWANI Tonight: OCM reveals new Olympic kit following backlash
The Olympic Council of Malaysia has chosen a new design for the official uniform of the Malaysian Contingent to the Paris Olympics, following mixed feedback on the previous design.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Japan finishes first-year ocean discharge of nuclear-tainted wastewater amid backlash Japan finishes first-year ocean discharge of nuclear-tainted wastewater amid backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71688639206_TBWATERNUCLEARPLANT.jpg)
Japan finishes first-year ocean discharge of nuclear-tainted wastewater amid backlash
The plant completed the fourth and final round of discharge for the current fiscal year ending in March.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![Hong Kong organiser to partly refund Inter Miami tickets after Messi backlash Hong Kong organiser to partly refund Inter Miami tickets after Messi backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707468249_TBInterMiamijpg.jpg)
Hong Kong organiser to partly refund Inter Miami tickets after Messi backlash
The match in Hong Kong drew 40,000 fans, with some spectators paying up to nearly HK$5,000 ($640) per ticket.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![AIDS response 'under threat' amid human rights backlash - UN AIDS response 'under threat' amid human rights backlash - UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701247176_TBUgandaHIVclini.jpg)
AIDS response 'under threat' amid human rights backlash - UN
Stigma, discrimination and a lack of comprehensive sex education was also an issue, Winnie Byanyima said.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Golden Globe Awards sold, Hollywood Foreign Press group shut down Golden Globe Awards sold, Hollywood Foreign Press group shut down](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686655392_GoldenGlobestatuet.jpg)
Golden Globe Awards sold, Hollywood Foreign Press group shut down
The sale comes after the HFPA struggled to repair its reputation after a Hollywood backlash over its ethics and lack of diversity.
Tue Jun 13 2023
![Halle Bailey soaks up good vibes for Ariel role in 'Little Mermaid' Halle Bailey soaks up good vibes for Ariel role in 'Little Mermaid'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684923187_HalleBailey.jpg)
Halle Bailey soaks up good vibes for Ariel role in 'Little Mermaid'
When Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel, it was both of celebration and struggle, as she became the target of a racist backlash on social media.
Wed May 24 2023
![Aerotrain replacement underway, one rail line on track to operate next year - MAHB Aerotrain replacement underway, one rail line on track to operate next year - MAHB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662394050_TBaerotrain.jpg)
Aerotrain replacement underway, one rail line on track to operate next year - MAHB
Prior to the suspension, the 25-year-old aerotrain service received much backlash over frequent breakdowns.
Fri May 12 2023
![Murders of two women spark backlash in China against marriage Murders of two women spark backlash in China against marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41677729221_AbbyChoi.jpg)
Murders of two women spark backlash in China against marriage
There is growing concern that women are afforded too little protection from domestic violence.
Thu Mar 02 2023
![Elon Musk's Twitter suspension of journalists draws global backlash Elon Musk's Twitter suspension of journalists draws global backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667466376_ElonMusk.jpg)
Elon Musk's Twitter suspension of journalists draws global backlash
The suspensions stemmed from a disagreement over a Twitter account which tracked Musk's private plane using publicly available information.
Sat Dec 17 2022
![Exclusive: Musk's Neuralink faces federal probe, employee backlash over animal tests Exclusive: Musk's Neuralink faces federal probe, employee backlash over animal tests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667466376_ElonMusk.jpg)
Exclusive: Musk's Neuralink faces federal probe, employee backlash over animal tests
Neuralink Corp is developing a brain implant it hopes will help paralyzed people walk again and cure other neurological ailments.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![Japan probes Unification Church after backlash over ruling party ties Japan probes Unification Church after backlash over ruling party ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71669113172_UnificationChurch.jpg)
Japan probes Unification Church after backlash over ruling party ties
Japan launched a probe into the Unification Church on Tuesday that could threaten its legal status.
Tue Nov 22 2022
![APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668676519_marijuana.jpg)
APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash
Since Thailand decriminalised cannabis this year, shops selling homegrown and imported strains, pre-rolled joints and gummies sprang up.
Thu Nov 17 2022
![Analysis: For Twitter boss Elon Musk, now comes the hard part Analysis: For Twitter boss Elon Musk, now comes the hard part](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666933932_Twitter.jpg)
Analysis: For Twitter boss Elon Musk, now comes the hard part
Until Musk finds new sources of revenue, he can't afford to trigger a backlash from a group that contributes 90 pct of Twitter's revenue.
Fri Oct 28 2022
![Japan's funeral for divisive slain PM Shinzo Abe fuels backlash Japan's funeral for divisive slain PM Shinzo Abe fuels backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663914871_Tokyo.jpg)
Japan's funeral for divisive slain PM Shinzo Abe fuels backlash
For the public commemoration, 6,000 guests are to gather at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan Hall, including over 190 foreign delegations.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![Qatar to re-install Zidane statue that sparked backlash Qatar to re-install Zidane statue that sparked backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654648628_CoupdeTete.jpg)
Qatar to re-install Zidane statue that sparked backlash
The 5-metre bronze work called "Coup de tte" was removed days after its unveiling after it was criticised for promoting idolatry.
Wed Jun 08 2022