![Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719373572_incheon.jpg)
Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons
One balloon landed on the tarmac near passenger Terminal 2 and the three runways at Incheon were temporarily shut down.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718102292_SouthKoreansoldier.jpg)
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing
South Korea's military fired warning shots after around 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, Seoul officials said.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![[COLUMNIST] A brief refutation of Gilley’s case for colonialism [COLUMNIST] A brief refutation of Gilley’s case for colonialism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663001451_KualaLumpurskyline.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] A brief refutation of Gilley’s case for colonialism
Human history is replete with examples of conquest, of expansion of empire, and the claiming of vast territories.
Wed May 22 2024
![ANALYSIS - Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump ANALYSIS - Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713333885_DonaldTrump.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump
Being jailed - even for a brief time - would remind other voters of the chaos that has routinely followed Donald Trump.
Sun May 12 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan [COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713244734_TBringgitandjapa.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![China tried to meddle but Canadians decided the last two elections, says PM Trudeau China tried to meddle but Canadians decided the last two elections, says PM Trudeau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712638959_JustinTrudeau.jpg)
China tried to meddle but Canadians decided the last two elections, says PM Trudeau
Canada PM Justin Trudeau answered questions about intelligence briefings he had received and asserted the elections were "free and fair."
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Another death due to heat stroke reported Another death due to heat stroke reported](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710599205_Cuacapanas.jpg)
Another death due to heat stroke reported
Based on a brief report on hot weather status by NADMA, dated April 4, the new death on April 1 involved a three-year-old child in Kelantan.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![China cancels premier's press conference for first time since 1993 China cancels premier's press conference for first time since 1993](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
China cancels premier's press conference for first time since 1993
The decision was made because there would be more briefings by government ministers during the annual parliament meeting, said a spokesman.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![PM meets with Grab founder, briefed on GX Bank's RM1.5 bln investment plan PM meets with Grab founder, briefed on GX Bank's RM1.5 bln investment plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71709116969_AnwarIbrahimGrab.jpg)
PM meets with Grab founder, briefed on GX Bank's RM1.5 bln investment plan
GX Bank Bhd is a digital bank in Malaysia through a joint venture between Grab Holdings Ltd and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel).
Wed Feb 28 2024
![‘Test of A King’ tells of Al-Sultan Abdullah’s wisdom in steering Malaysia ‘Test of A King’ tells of Al-Sultan Abdullah’s wisdom in steering Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706487256_TBTestofAKing.jpg)
‘Test of A King’ tells of Al-Sultan Abdullah’s wisdom in steering Malaysia
During the brief ceremony at Singgahsana Kecil, his Majesty scanned a QR code that allowed the 66-page e-book to be read via mobile devices.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![Agong attends flood preparedness briefing in Pahang Agong attends flood preparedness briefing in Pahang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700121117_TBYDPA.jpg)
Agong attends flood preparedness briefing in Pahang
His Majesty instructed all quarters to make necessary preparations and pay attention to cleanliness aspects at temporary relief centres.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![A brief history of Gaza's 75 years of woe A brief history of Gaza's 75 years of woe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697024535_TBSEAPORTGAZA.jpg)
A brief history of Gaza's 75 years of woe
Gaza is a coastal strip of land that lay on ancient trading and maritime routes along the Mediterranean shore.
Wed Oct 11 2023
![Who is next in line for the British throne? UK royal succession line explained Who is next in line for the British throne? UK royal succession line explained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683287133_KingCharlesIIIand.jpg)
Who is next in line for the British throne? UK royal succession line explained
Here are brief details of the rules of succession for the British monarch.
Sun Sep 10 2023
![Russia's 'General Armageddon' seen in first photo since Wagner mutiny Russia's 'General Armageddon' seen in first photo since Wagner mutiny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81688115046_SergeiSurovikin.jpg)
Russia's 'General Armageddon' seen in first photo since Wagner mutiny
General Sergei Surovikin was briefly in charge of Moscow's war effort in Ukraine before the role was handed to General Valery Gerasimov.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![North Korea responds to UN Command on US Private Travis King - Pentagon North Korea responds to UN Command on US Private Travis King - Pentagon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689934402_NorthKoreanPaju.jpg)
North Korea responds to UN Command on US Private Travis King - Pentagon
North Korea has offered a very brief response to the United Nations Command about a US soldier who dashed over the heavily-guarded border.
Wed Aug 02 2023