Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Israeli officials say they want to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation Israeli officials say they want to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722315876_funeral.jpg)
Israeli officials say they want to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation
Both Israel and heavily armed Hezbollah have appeared at pains to avoid a full-scale war since they began trading blows in October.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Royal salute marks commencement of king's installation ceremony Royal salute marks commencement of king's installation ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721436144_PertabalanAgongSu.jpg)
Royal salute marks commencement of king's installation ceremony
The Installation Ceremony of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia today began with a Royal Salute steeped in military tradition.
Sat Jul 20 2024
![King attends 266th Conference of Rulers King attends 266th Conference of Rulers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721291096_AgongAnwar.jpg)
King attends 266th Conference of Rulers
The two-day meeting which began yesterday was chaired by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Disciplinary action for ministers using gov't machinery in election campaigns - PM Disciplinary action for ministers using gov't machinery in election campaigns - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720499656_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Disciplinary action for ministers using gov't machinery in election campaigns - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that if a project began before the nomination day, he does not believe it warrants further scrutiny.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Sudan's cemeteries swell with fresh graves as hunger and disease spread Sudan's cemeteries swell with fresh graves as hunger and disease spread](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)
Sudan's cemeteries swell with fresh graves as hunger and disease spread
The war has devastated a healthcare system already under strain before the fighting began.
Sat Jun 22 2024
![Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat
Extreme heat has proved fatal for hundreds who began the journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668865779_UkraineRussiaconfl.jpg)
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say
Kyiv claims about 20,000 children have been taken to Russian-occupied territory without family consent since the war began.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Fire breaks out at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park Fire breaks out at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718359106_TBthemeparkgenting.jpg)
Fire breaks out at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
The fire began in a second-floor building at the theme park before spreading to the fourth floor, according to Pahang JBPM.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Police activate one-stop centre for stranded haj pilgrims at KLIA Police activate one-stop centre for stranded haj pilgrims at KLIA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718000969_TBRamliMohamedYoosu.jpg)
Police activate one-stop centre for stranded haj pilgrims at KLIA
A total of 40 officers and personnel from the special team began their duties today, for 11 days, and will end at on June 21.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![New York City police enter Columbia University amid pro-Palestinian protests New York City police enter Columbia University amid pro-Palestinian protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714533201_protestors.jpg)
New York City police enter Columbia University amid pro-Palestinian protests
The occupation began overnight when protesters broke windows, stormed inside and unfurled a banner reading "Hind's Hall".
Wed May 01 2024
![Israel says more aid is entering Gaza, but figures disputed Israel says more aid is entering Gaza, but figures disputed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712735643_Palestinians.jpg)
Israel says more aid is entering Gaza, but figures disputed
Israel said 468 aid trucks moved into Gaza on Tuesday, the highest since the conflict began.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Panama Papers trial begins in Panama, eight years after scandal broke Panama Papers trial begins in Panama, eight years after scandal broke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81486868606_MossackFonseca.jpg)
Panama Papers trial begins in Panama, eight years after scandal broke
Twenty-seven people face money laundering charges in the first trial that began in Panama.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709633572_TBGAZA.jpg)
US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war
Complaints totaled 8,061 in 2023, a 56% rise from the year before and the highest since the Council on American-Islamic Relations began records nearly 30 years ago.
Tue Apr 02 2024