![UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715331636_MartinGriffiths.jpg)
UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage
UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths, raised concerns about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid an Israeli blockade.
Fri May 10 2024
![20 Malaysians join aid flotilla to Gaza 20 Malaysians join aid flotilla to Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713434081_FreedomFlotillaCoa.jpg)
20 Malaysians join aid flotilla to Gaza
Farwina Faroque said the mission involving selected M'sians is focused on breaking the naval blockade on Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702259765_TBCoastGuardjpg.jpg)
Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal
China's repeated attempts to blockade Second Thomas Shoal, has made the submerged reef a flashpoint for conflict between Manila and Beijing.
Sat Dec 16 2023
![Largest Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault Largest Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699844037_IndonesianHospital.jpg)
Largest Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault
Hospitals in the north of the Palestinian enclave, including the al-Shifa complex, are blockaded by Israeli forces.
Mon Nov 13 2023
![Explainer - What's driving Haiti's humanitarian crisis? Explainer - What's driving Haiti's humanitarian crisis?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666146033_HAITI.jpg)
Explainer - What's driving Haiti's humanitarian crisis?
The trigger for the current crisis is the blockade of a key fuel terminal by armed gangs that began in September.
Wed Oct 19 2022
![Swimming and surfing, Gazans savour a cleaner sea Swimming and surfing, Gazans savour a cleaner sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51656488561_GAZA.jpg)
Swimming and surfing, Gazans savour a cleaner sea
Palestinians in the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip are rediscovering the pleasures of the Mediterranean Sea.
Wed Jun 29 2022
![Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655805387_UKRAINE.jpg)
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Russia summons the EU ambassador to Moscow, fuming over a rail blockade that has halted shipments of many basic goods to a Russian outpost.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![Ukrainian fighters hold on as Putin claims victory in Mariupol Ukrainian fighters hold on as Putin claims victory in Mariupol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650602329_MARIUPOL.jpg)
Ukrainian fighters hold on as Putin claims victory in Mariupol
Putin orders his troops to blockade a giant steel works where the Ukrainians are holding out.
Fri Apr 22 2022
![Putin calls off plan to storm Mariupol plant, opts for blockade instead Putin calls off plan to storm Mariupol plant, opts for blockade instead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650533242_MARIUPOL.jpg)
Putin calls off plan to storm Mariupol plant, opts for blockade instead
Moscow urges Ukrainian forces to surrender, pledges medical care.
Thu Apr 21 2022
![Canadian police arrest dozens to sweep protesters from parliament area Canadian police arrest dozens to sweep protesters from parliament area](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645339814_OTTAWA.jpg)
Canadian police arrest dozens to sweep protesters from parliament area
Police by afternoon had dispersed the main portion of the blockade in front of parliament and the prime minister's office.
Sun Feb 20 2022
![Canada-US border city seeks court order to remove truck protesters Canada-US border city seeks court order to remove truck protesters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644543335_OTTAWA.jpg)
Canada-US border city seeks court order to remove truck protesters
Trudeau said he was working with municipal leaders to do what was necessary to end the bridge blockade.
Fri Feb 11 2022
![Egypt to close Rafah crossing with Gaza from Monday Egypt to close Rafah crossing with Gaza from Monday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629667083_TBCROSSING.jpg)
Egypt to close Rafah crossing with Gaza from Monday
Rafah is the sole crossing between Egypt and Gaza, where an Israeli-led blockade has placed severe restrictions on the movement of goods.
Sun Aug 22 2021
![Claims saying Israel has a right to defend itself unacceptable - Dr Mahathir Claims saying Israel has a right to defend itself unacceptable - Dr Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41621008082_tunmahathir.jpg)
Claims saying Israel has a right to defend itself unacceptable - Dr Mahathir
Mahathir described the action of Israel conducting intense attacks in different parts of the blockaded Gaza City as an unfair fight.
Mon May 17 2021
![Indian farmers plan major road blockade outside Delhi to mark 100th day of protests Indian farmers plan major road blockade outside Delhi to mark 100th day of protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614934076_INDIA.jpg)
Indian farmers plan major road blockade outside Delhi to mark 100th day of protests
Farmers plan to stop all traffic on the six-lane Western Peripheral Expressway that forms a ring outside New Delhi for up to five hours.
Fri Mar 05 2021
![UN seeks 'maximum restraint' as India farm protesters widen blockade UN seeks 'maximum restraint' as India farm protesters widen blockade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612586042_INDIA.jpg)
UN seeks 'maximum restraint' as India farm protesters widen blockade
Authorities have shut down the mobile internet in parts of the national capital and heavily barricaded border roads.
Sat Feb 06 2021