![EXPLAINER: Freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF EXPLAINER: Freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718267887_IVF.jpg)
EXPLAINER: Freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF
Undermining use of frozen embryos in IVF would introduce many uncertainties, delays and possible additional expenses.
Sat Jun 15 2024
![Israeli forces batter central, south Gaza with renewed truce bid at impasse Israeli forces batter central, south Gaza with renewed truce bid at impasse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717641016_Israelisoldier.jpg)
Israeli forces batter central, south Gaza with renewed truce bid at impasse
Israeli tanks and warplanes blasted central and southern areas of the enclave.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716455566_tbexplosion.jpg)
Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three
The blast, suspected to have been caused by an explosion of a gas tank on the fourth floor of a building.
Thu May 23 2024
![Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715323905_explosion.jpg)
Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India
At least nine people were killed and 10 injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Fri May 10 2024
![Two Malaysians injured in bomb blast in Narathiwat Two Malaysians injured in bomb blast in Narathiwat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715081249_ICQSRantauPanjang.jpg)
Two Malaysians injured in bomb blast in Narathiwat
The Consul General of Malaysia in Songkhla said both the women from Tumpat, Kelantan suffered minor injuries following the bomb blast.
Tue May 07 2024
![Bomb blast in Sungai Golok: Police tighten Malaysia-Thailand border security - IGP Bomb blast in Sungai Golok: Police tighten Malaysia-Thailand border security - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714354378_Letupanbomjpg.jpg)
Bomb blast in Sungai Golok: Police tighten Malaysia-Thailand border security - IGP
A bomb explosion and gunfire is believed to have occurred in the Gualosira area.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707388666_TBgeneralelection.jpg)
Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended
Pakistan temporarily suspends mobile phone services and closed some land borders to maintain law and order, as voting commenced.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on eve of election Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on eve of election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707298442_TBPakistanjpg.jpg)
Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on eve of election
Two blasts took place near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, local officials said.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707299584_BIndianfirecracke.jpg)
Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media
At least 174 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals, said divisional commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma.
Wed Feb 07 2024
!['Oppenheimer' to be shown in Japan, 8 months after 'Barbenheimer' outrage 'Oppenheimer' to be shown in Japan, 8 months after 'Barbenheimer' outrage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690174297_Oppenheimer.jpg)
'Oppenheimer' to be shown in Japan, 8 months after 'Barbenheimer' outrage
The release date is almost eight months after memes mixing visuals from "Barbie" with atomic blasts provoked anger from people in Japan.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![Iran vows revenge after deadliest attacks since 1979 revolution Iran vows revenge after deadliest attacks since 1979 revolution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704355253_Iranblast.jpg)
Iran vows revenge after deadliest attacks since 1979 revolution
Iranian authorities have called for mass protests on Friday, when the funerals of the victims' of twin blasts will be held.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704329195_TBexplosions.jpg)
Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge
An official said "two explosive devices planted along the road leading to Kerman's Martyrs' Cemetery were detonated remotely by terrorists".
Thu Jan 04 2024
![Seychelles declares emergency after explosion and flooding Seychelles declares emergency after explosion and flooding](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702019954_TBdronejpg.jpg)
Seychelles declares emergency after explosion and flooding
The blast at an explosives store wrecked buildings and caused massive damage to an industrial zone on the main island Mahe.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Four children and an adult injured in Pakistan blast Four children and an adult injured in Pakistan blast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701774170_TBexplosionPeshawar.jpg)
Four children and an adult injured in Pakistan blast
A spokesman said an improvised explosive device (IED) went off on a busy road in Peshawar.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701668044_TBStateUniversity.jpg)
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing
The Islamic State group, which wields influence in the country's south, said its members had detonated the bomb.
Mon Dec 04 2023