![Tragic end: Father of Muhammad Nidza Afham comes to terms with son’s death Tragic end: Father of Muhammad Nidza Afham comes to terms with son’s death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723653359_TBMOKHTAR.jpg)
Tragic end: Father of Muhammad Nidza Afham comes to terms with son’s death
The body found in the river near the Sungai Klang bridge has been identified as Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar.
Thu Aug 15 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Actions speak louder than words when it comes to stopping genocide in Gaza [COLUMNIST] Actions speak louder than words when it comes to stopping genocide in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722922414_bodies.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Actions speak louder than words when it comes to stopping genocide in Gaza
What is more important is the measures to prevent the crime of genocide from continuing in Palestine.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722935677_KhaledaZia.jpg)
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster
The order for Khaleeda Zia's release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![EXPLAINER - After French election no party has a majority, so what comes next? EXPLAINER - After French election no party has a majority, so what comes next?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720392435_Frenchparliamentary.jpg)
EXPLAINER - After French election no party has a majority, so what comes next?
None of the three blocs can form a majority government and would need support from others to pass legislation.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718268443_AzamBaki.jpg)
Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha
The court dispute with K. Lalitha comes to close after two years.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![British PM Sunak's protection officer arrested for alleged election timing bets British PM Sunak's protection officer arrested for alleged election timing bets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697733053_leavesTeessideUnive.jpg)
British PM Sunak's protection officer arrested for alleged election timing bets
The arrest comes after a senior aide to Rishi Sunak admitted that he also was being investigated by the Gambling Commission.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689720749_heatwave.jpg)
Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says
The stark finding comes from one of two new studies, as both global temperatures and climate-warming emissions continue to climb.
Fri May 17 2024
![Explainer - Why the US is stopping some bomb shipments to Israel Explainer - Why the US is stopping some bomb shipments to Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715231707_ISRAEL.jpg)
Explainer - Why the US is stopping some bomb shipments to Israel
The suspension comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues a military assault on the Palestinian city of Rafah, over the objections of U.S. President Joe Biden.
Thu May 09 2024
![Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714017629_ZambryAbdulKadir.jpg)
Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry
This comes after US lecturer Bruce Gilley's controversial statement that sparked public outcry and disrespected sentiments of the community.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Batik Air to suspend operations to Istanbul effective May 1 Batik Air to suspend operations to Istanbul effective May 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673611986_BatikAirBoeing.jpg)
Batik Air to suspend operations to Istanbul effective May 1
According to Batik Air this decision comes in response to recent situation in Middle East, leading to the operational restrictions.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![What's at stake in South Korea's election What's at stake in South Korea's election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670002601_SouthKoreaFLag.jpg)
What's at stake in South Korea's election
The election comes nearly two years after conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol won the 2022 presidential election.
Sun Apr 07 2024
![India objects to US remarks on opposition figure Kejriwal's arrest India objects to US remarks on opposition figure Kejriwal's arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711620286_ArvindKejriwal.jpg)
India objects to US remarks on opposition figure Kejriwal's arrest
The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a month before national election comes under increasing global scrutiny.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621312763_casino.jpg)
China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling
The warning comes as Beijing intensifies its efforts to crack down on Chinese citizens gambling across Southeast Asia.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![Tesla begins deliveries of Model Y in Malaysia Tesla begins deliveries of Model Y in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689921130_TeslaModelY.jpg)
Tesla begins deliveries of Model Y in Malaysia
Tesla said Model Y comes with an all-glass roof, autopilot, active safety features and a high-efficiency particulate air filtration system.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Pakistan's Bhutto, hanged 44 years ago, didn't get a fair trial, top court rules Pakistan's Bhutto, hanged 44 years ago, didn't get a fair trial, top court rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709727321_tbZulfikarAliBhutt.jpg)
Pakistan's Bhutto, hanged 44 years ago, didn't get a fair trial, top court rules
The courts ruling comes in response to a 2011 reference filed by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's son-in-law and ex-President Asif Ali Zardari.
Wed Mar 06 2024