![EXPLAINER - Russia's presidential election: The who, what and when? EXPLAINER - Russia's presidential election: The who, what and when?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710148976_tbRussian.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Russia's presidential election: The who, what and when?
Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41685447392_TBNurse.jpg)
Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad
Zimbabwean nurses say their govt is barring them from pursuing opportunities overseas as it seeks to stem a brain drain of health workers.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![[COLUMNIST] The silence is deafening in Parliament among UMNO/BN MP's [COLUMNIST] The silence is deafening in Parliament among UMNO/BN MP's](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680599643_TBDEWANRAKYAT.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The silence is deafening in Parliament among UMNO/BN MP's
BN MPs (barring those who are persona non grata in UMNO) can't remain quiet in this circumstance.
Sun Sep 17 2023
![DAP members allowed to contest both state and parliamentary seats DAP members allowed to contest both state and parliamentary seats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687864430_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
DAP members allowed to contest both state and parliamentary seats
Chow Kon Yeow said the party does not have a policy barring members from contesting both state and parliamentary seats.
Wed Jun 28 2023
![Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671004993_TBmeta.jpg)
Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts
The Board says it did not violate a rule barring violent threats.
Mon Jan 09 2023
![Google allows Donald Trump's Truth Social in Play Store Google allows Donald Trump's Truth Social in Play Store](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665650900_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Google allows Donald Trump's Truth Social in Play Store
Google said Truth Social has been updated to comply with its policies barring objectionable posts.
Thu Oct 13 2022
![Taliban make burqas mandatory for women in Afghanistan Taliban make burqas mandatory for women in Afghanistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41651995670_Taliban.jpg)
Taliban make burqas mandatory for women in Afghanistan
Reintroducing a controversial measure from Afghanistan's 1995-2001 Taliban rule, the interim Taliban regime issued a decree barring women from leaving their homes without wearing the burqa.
Sun May 08 2022
![Meta to bar Russian state media from running ads, monetising on platform Meta to bar Russian state media from running ads, monetising on platform](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645858448_meta.jpg)
Meta to bar Russian state media from running ads, monetising on platform
Meta Platforms is barring Russian state media from running ads or monetising on its platform anywhere in the world.
Sat Feb 26 2022
![ASEAN to exclude Myanmar foreign minister from meeting, says Cambodia ASEAN to exclude Myanmar foreign minister from meeting, says Cambodia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81643882694_ASEANflag.jpg)
ASEAN to exclude Myanmar foreign minister from meeting, says Cambodia
Cambodia sprung a surprise by barring Myanmar's junta from key meetings over a failure to honour a peace plan agreed with the bloc.
Thu Feb 03 2022
![Zii Jia appeals to BAM against two-year ban Zii Jia appeals to BAM against two-year ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643028672_LeeZiiJia.jpg)
Zii Jia appeals to BAM against two-year ban
The BAM today received an appeal from national number one men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia against its council's decision to bar him from international tournaments.
Mon Jan 24 2022
![US court orders Facebook to release records of anti-Rohingya content for genocide case US court orders Facebook to release records of anti-Rohingya content for genocide case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41604665614_Facebook.jpg)
US court orders Facebook to release records of anti-Rohingya content for genocide case
FB refuse to release the data saying it will violate the law barring electronic communication services from disclosing users communication.
Thu Sep 23 2021
![Olympics: Japan considering barring all fans at Olympic events - Paper Olympics: Japan considering barring all fans at Olympic events - Paper](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625627766_TOKYO.jpg)
Olympics: Japan considering barring all fans at Olympic events - Paper
Medical experts have said for weeks that no spectators at the global sporting extravaganza would be the least risky option.
Wed Jul 07 2021
![Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620208309_DUBAI.jpg)
Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say
Such a move would restrict the pilgrimage to Mecca, a once in a lifetime duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it.
Wed May 05 2021
![TikTok cracks down on hate of religions and races TikTok cracks down on hate of religions and races](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603421135_TIKTOK.jpg)
TikTok cracks down on hate of religions and races
Expanded rules against promoting hateful ideologies include barring "misinformation and hurtful stereotypes" about Jewish and Muslims.
Fri Oct 23 2020
![US embassy to seek better understanding on Malaysia's entry ban US embassy to seek better understanding on Malaysia's entry ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61586932926_KamalaShirin.jpg)
US embassy to seek better understanding on Malaysia's entry ban
Malaysia has come up with a list of 23 countries which have recorded more than 150,000 COVID-19, barring long-term pass holders from entering the country effective Sept 7.
Tue Sep 08 2020