![Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721033537_tbvehiclesdestroyed.jpg)
Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital
The bomb destroyed 10 cars and damaged several buildings nearby in a well-guarded area near the Presidential Palace.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Deaths due to hemorrhagic stroke on the rise Deaths due to hemorrhagic stroke on the rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61685526214_BrainScan.jpg)
Deaths due to hemorrhagic stroke on the rise
Haemorrhagic stroke is more deadly as it can happen in an instant due to the drastic rise in pressure in the brain.
Sat Jul 13 2024
![Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718776311_Gazaenvironmentald.jpg)
Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report
Water, sanitation and hygiene systems are almost entirely defunct, with Gaza's five wastewater treatment plants shut down, the report found.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000 Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718104235_streptococcus.jpg)
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
If not treated promptly, it can lead to soft tissue damage, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure and multi-organ failure.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718364617_RocketLaunched.jpg)
More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says
The data reveals a rise in the destruction of orchards, field crops and vegetables in the Palestinian enclave.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718356002_TBIndia.jpg)
Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded
Tourists are stranded in various tourist spots after landslides covered roads with debris and heavy rainfall damaged some bridges.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![MOH revokes notification of three cosmetic products MOH revokes notification of three cosmetic products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716956879_Kosmetik.jpg)
MOH revokes notification of three cosmetic products
Mercury is prohibited in cosmetic products because it can be harmful to health, leading to kidney and nervous system damage.
Wed May 29 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 2) — Help Trees Thrive In Concrete Jungles
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mohd Zailani Jamil, President of the Malaysia Society of Arboriculture.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024
![Rebuilding bombed Gaza homes may take 80 years, UN says Rebuilding bombed Gaza homes may take 80 years, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712957182_Palestinianfamily.jpg)
Rebuilding bombed Gaza homes may take 80 years, UN says
Nearly seven months of Israeli bombardment have caused billions of dollars in damage, leaving many of the buildings reduced to heaps.
Thu May 02 2024
![Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714468372_ChineseCoastGuard.jpg)
Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippine coast guard said one of its vessel sustained damage from use of water cannon by two Chinese coast guard ships.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Storm damages 21 houses in Baling Storm damages 21 houses in Baling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714015563_ributjpg.jpg)
Storm damages 21 houses in Baling
According to Baling district Civil Defence Force, no casualties were reported.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713839674_buildingjpg.jpg)
Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage
Wu Chien-fu said the aftershocks were a "concentrated release of energy" and that more could be expected, though perhaps not as strong.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![No damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following explosions, IAEA confirms No damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following explosions, IAEA confirms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713518375_Militaryjpg.jpg)
No damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following explosions, IAEA confirms
IAEA calls for extreme restraint from all parties, reiterates that nuclear facilities should never be a target in military conflicts.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![At least one dead after heavy rains set off flash floods in UAE At least one dead after heavy rains set off flash floods in UAE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713354041_flood.jpg)
At least one dead after heavy rains set off flash floods in UAE
A torrential downpour killed at least one person and caused damage to homes and businesses.
Wed Apr 17 2024