![Arab musicians' songs about Gaza put spotlight on Palestinian issues Arab musicians' songs about Gaza put spotlight on Palestinian issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709287787_lebanon.jpg)
Arab musicians' songs about Gaza put spotlight on Palestinian issues
The music mixes defiance, helplessness and anger over the war being waged by Israel on Hamas.
Sun Mar 03 2024
![Dating apps and Telegram: How China protesters are defying authorities Dating apps and Telegram: How China protesters are defying authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669712518_CHINA.jpg)
Dating apps and Telegram: How China protesters are defying authorities
Protesters are trying to evade censors, spread the word about their defiance and strategy, in a high-tech game of cat and mouse with police.
Tue Nov 29 2022
![Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China protests Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669607387_CHINA.jpg)
Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China protests
Chinese protesters have turned to blank sheets of paper to express their anger over COVID-19 restrictions.
Mon Nov 28 2022
![INSIGHT - Death and defiance in a Bucha neighbourhood that was held by Russian troops INSIGHT - Death and defiance in a Bucha neighbourhood that was held by Russian troops](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649383946_Borodyanka.jpg)
INSIGHT - Death and defiance in a Bucha neighbourhood that was held by Russian troops
The accounts by at least a dozen of the residents paint a picture of violence and intimidation by the Russian soldiers.
Fri Apr 08 2022
![Stiffer penalty needed for workplace safety offences Stiffer penalty needed for workplace safety offences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614775306_pembinaanruntuhban.jpg)
Stiffer penalty needed for workplace safety offences
Many construction site deaths have been due to defiance of worksite safety regulations.
Tue Aug 17 2021
![Gathering in defiance of escalating Delta variant unwise - Hamzah Gathering in defiance of escalating Delta variant unwise - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51627732753_TBetonprotes.jpg)
Gathering in defiance of escalating Delta variant unwise - Hamzah
Hamzah has hit out at parties who are willing to hold a mass gathering and violate the SOP when the country is facing the spread of the Delta variant.
Sat Jul 31 2021
![Hope, anger and defiance greet birth of Israel's new government Hope, anger and defiance greet birth of Israel's new government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623621981_JERUSALEM.jpg)
Hope, anger and defiance greet birth of Israel's new government
Biden welcomed the new government coalition led by nationalist Naftali Bennett and sought to reaffirm US-Israel ties.
Mon Jun 14 2021
![Myanmar's Suu Kyi asks court to let her meet lawyers; activists urge New Year defiance Myanmar's Suu Kyi asks court to let her meet lawyers; activists urge New Year defiance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618222085_MYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi asks court to let her meet lawyers; activists urge New Year defiance
Aung San Suu Kyi, asked a court on Monday to be allowed to meet her lawyers in person as she appeared at a hearing via video link.
Mon Apr 12 2021
![In Myanmar, Easter eggs become symbol of defiance for anti-coup protesters In Myanmar, Easter eggs become symbol of defiance for anti-coup protesters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61617512462_Yangon.jpg)
In Myanmar, Easter eggs become symbol of defiance for anti-coup protesters
Despite the killings, protesters continue to turn out every day in towns big and small to reject the return of military rule.
Sun Apr 04 2021
![Myanmar protesters voice defiance under cover of the night Myanmar protesters voice defiance under cover of the night](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616295411_Myanmar.jpg)
Myanmar protesters voice defiance under cover of the night
Opponents of Myanmar's military rule, many in small towns across the country, staged candle-lit protests on Saturday night and into Sunday.
Sun Mar 21 2021
![Military tightens grip in Myanmar as more international sanctions loom Military tightens grip in Myanmar as more international sanctions loom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616100870_ProtestersHlaingT.jpg)
Military tightens grip in Myanmar as more international sanctions loom
Thousands marched in Natmauk on Thursday in defiance of a crackdown by security forces.
Thu Mar 18 2021
![Hong Kong's Apple Daily vows to 'fight on' after owner arrested Hong Kong's Apple Daily vows to 'fight on' after owner arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597113571_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong's Apple Daily vows to 'fight on' after owner arrested
Hong Kong's Apple Daily tabloid responded with defiance on Tuesday to the arrest of owner Jimmy Lai under a new national security law imposed by Beijing.
Tue Aug 11 2020
![MCO Defiance: Perak Exco apologizes to Malaysians MCO Defiance: Perak Exco apologizes to Malaysians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61587276497_RazmanZakariaExc.jpg)
MCO Defiance: Perak Exco apologizes to Malaysians
Perak state executive council member (exco) Razman Zakaria has apologized to the public after his image at a banquet with a deputy minister at a tahfiz ceremony in Lenggong.
Sun Apr 19 2020
![Daily MCO violators increased to 1,220 - Ismail Sabri Daily MCO violators increased to 1,220 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586073108_COVID.jpg)
Daily MCO violators increased to 1,220 - Ismail Sabri
Even though the Movement Control (MCO) has entered its 26th day, there was still open defiance against its directives.
Sun Apr 12 2020
![MCO defiance: RM1,000 fine too low to be deterrent - Ismail Sabri MCO defiance: RM1,000 fine too low to be deterrent - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51586505565_ingkarPKP.jpg)
MCO defiance: RM1,000 fine too low to be deterrent - Ismail Sabri
The government was serious about reconsidering it as the number of detainees were still high despite entering the 24th day of the MCO.
Fri Apr 10 2020