![FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports? FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702284727_TBIsraeliAirForc.jpg)
FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?
The US has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally, followed by Germany and Italy.
Sat May 18 2024
![Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715667076_tbPoliceclash.jpg)
Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza
The university's board said it cancelled all classes and would close all buildings as it could not guarantee safety for those on campus.
Tue May 14 2024
![Amsterdam bans new hotels in fight against mass tourism Amsterdam bans new hotels in fight against mass tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/61509980229_AmsterdamCanal.jpg)
Amsterdam bans new hotels in fight against mass tourism
A new hotel in Amsterdam can only be built if another hotel closes, and if the number of sleeping places doesn't increase.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Thomas Cup: Riddle of Zii Jia’s inclusion to be solved tomorrow - Rexy Thomas Cup: Riddle of Zii Jia’s inclusion to be solved tomorrow - Rexy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676270129_RexyMainaky.jpg)
Thomas Cup: Riddle of Zii Jia’s inclusion to be solved tomorrow - Rexy
Rexy Mainaky said the coaches expect to announce the full line-up for the 2024 Thomas Cup tomorrow, a day before player registration closes.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Chinese capital closes highways after heavy snowfall Chinese capital closes highways after heavy snowfall](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702540551_TBSnowfalljpg.jpg)
Chinese capital closes highways after heavy snowfall
With freezing rain and snow expected to last until Monday, officials boosted public transport arrangements and shut eight highways.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684135761_NorthKoreanflag.jpg)
North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world
More than a dozen missions may close, likely because of international sanctions, a trend of Pyongyang's disengaging globally.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Najib closes bank account after transferring RM162 million - Witness Najib closes bank account after transferring RM162 million - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660875942_TBNAJIBRAZAK.jpg)
Najib closes bank account after transferring RM162 million - Witness
According to ACP Foo Wei Min, "The final balance (in the old account) after these transactions was RM0.00".
Thu Oct 12 2023
![India's Kerala state closes schools, banks in seven villages due to Nipah deaths India's Kerala state closes schools, banks in seven villages due to Nipah deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694586793_Nipahvirus.jpg)
India's Kerala state closes schools, banks in seven villages due to Nipah deaths
Authorities declared containment zones after it recorded two deaths from the rare and deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691375052_Nigerscoup.jpg)
Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president
Niger closed its airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![Young shuttlers performance worrying, what's next? Young shuttlers performance worrying, what's next?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684299886_SukanSEA.jpg)
Young shuttlers performance worrying, what's next?
It never rains but it pours. That proverb best describes the lacklustre performance of the young national badminton squad at the 2023 SEA Games which closes today.
Wed May 17 2023
![Putin meets 'dear friend' Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on Putin meets 'dear friend' Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679365665_RUSSIA.jpg)
Putin meets 'dear friend' Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on
Xi has been trying to portray Beijing as a potential peacemaker in Ukraine, even as he deepens economic ties with his closest ally.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![Defence closes case Syed Saddiq's trial Defence closes case Syed Saddiq's trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666937648_SyedSaddiq.jpg)
Defence closes case Syed Saddiq's trial
The judge fixed April 10 and 11 for oral submissions from both parties after Syed Saddiq's defence team closed its case.
Tue Mar 14 2023
![Defence closes case in Siti Bainun's trial, decision May 3 Defence closes case in Siti Bainun's trial, decision May 3](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678357807_SitiBainun.jpg)
Defence closes case in Siti Bainun's trial, decision May 3
The defence team closed its case after calling eight witnesses at the Sessions Court hearing today.
Thu Mar 09 2023
![Massive snowstorm closes schools, grounds flights in US heartland Massive snowstorm closes schools, grounds flights in US heartland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677121924_SNOWSTORM.jpg)
Massive snowstorm closes schools, grounds flights in US heartland
More than 50 million Americans were under winter weather advisories as the storm moved across a wide swath of the western and northern US.
Thu Feb 23 2023
![Peru suspends entry to its famed tourist site Machu Picchu amid anti-govt protests Peru suspends entry to its famed tourist site Machu Picchu amid anti-govt protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674359442_llama.jpg)
Peru suspends entry to its famed tourist site Machu Picchu amid anti-govt protests
Peru closed its famed Machu Picchu tourist site amid anti-government protests, with hundreds of tourists stranded in the district.
Sun Jan 22 2023