![Malaysia at a crossroads: PRAXIS 2024 to tackle critical challenges Malaysia at a crossroads: PRAXIS 2024 to tackle critical challenges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723440634_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia at a crossroads: PRAXIS 2024 to tackle critical challenges
Malaysia is at a critical juncture as it faces growing challenges from the rise of generative artificial intelligence.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722558664_SayyedHassanNasral.jpg)
Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander
Hezbollah says the strike had crossed red lines and the decades-old rivalry between foes had entered a new phase.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Russian train smashes into truck, injuring 52 Russian train smashes into truck, injuring 52](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722312248_trainderailed.jpg)
Russian train smashes into truck, injuring 52
The carrying 800 passengers smashed into a truck at a level crossing in southern Russia.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Overwhelming interest in Johor-Singapore SEZ among Singapore businesses - report Overwhelming interest in Johor-Singapore SEZ among Singapore businesses - report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711614697_tbSingapore.jpg)
Overwhelming interest in Johor-Singapore SEZ among Singapore businesses - report
Highlights included strategic discussions on promoting sustainable growth and leveraging tech in cross-border transactions.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Israel cites aid backlog in Gaza; UN says: 'We're doing what we can' Israel cites aid backlog in Gaza; UN says: 'We're doing what we can'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720676571_tbhumanitarianaid.jpg)
Israel cites aid backlog in Gaza; UN says: 'We're doing what we can'
A backlog of 1,150 truckloads of humanitarian aid is waiting to be collected from the Kerem Shalom crossing, Israel said.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Beryl, earliest Category 4 hurricane on record, brings life-threatening winds to Caribbean Beryl, earliest Category 4 hurricane on record, brings life-threatening winds to Caribbean](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719801296_HurricaneBeryl.jpg)
Beryl, earliest Category 4 hurricane on record, brings life-threatening winds to Caribbean
The hurricane's center will cross the Windward Islands as a Category 4 storm, the second-strongest on a five-step scale.
Mon Jul 01 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
![Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717556879_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden imposes sweeping asylum ban at US-Mexico border
Migrants caught crossing illegally could be quickly deported or turned back to Mexico under the measure.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Alibaba's AliExpress recruits Beckham to 'score more' global sales Alibaba's AliExpress recruits Beckham to 'score more' global sales](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/81552728313_davidbeckham.jpg)
Alibaba's AliExpress recruits Beckham to 'score more' global sales
A low-key cross-border player until recently, Alibaba is investing aggressively to boost global sales as domestic e-commerce growth wanes.
Mon May 27 2024
![Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716551145_foodaidtruck.jpg)
Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut
The Rafah border crossing remains shut to aid deliveries for a third week and people inside the Palestinian enclave face worsening hunger.
Fri May 24 2024
![Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715752532_TBaidtoGaza.jpg)
Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah
The Rafah crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza has been a vital route for aid to the coastal territory.
Wed May 15 2024
![Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715081304_Rafah.jpg)
Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say
The Israeli military said a limited operation in Rafah was meant to kill fighters and dismantle infrastructure used by Hamas
Tue May 07 2024
![Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715078947_Israelisoldier.jpg)
Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks
The Gaza Crossings Authority said in a statement, Israel's takeover was a "death sentence" against Gazans, particularly the ill and injured.
Tue May 07 2024
![MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715069898_TBFADHLINA.jpg)
MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina
MOE implemented measures against the issue, including cross-ministerial collaboration to carry out advocacy related to sexual harassment.
Tue May 07 2024
![Israel will scale up amount of aid going into Gaza, military says Israel will scale up amount of aid going into Gaza, military says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709719938_Palestinianchildren.jpg)
Israel will scale up amount of aid going into Gaza, military says
New corridors use an Israeli seaport and border crossings into the Palestinian enclave.
Mon Apr 29 2024