![Paris 2024: Diver Bertrand's Olympic debut ends disappointingly Paris 2024: Diver Bertrand's Olympic debut ends disappointingly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723202606_TBBERTRAND.jpg)
Paris 2024: Diver Bertrand's Olympic debut ends disappointingly
National diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises finished 25th out of 26 participants in the men's 10-metre platform preliminary round.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Paris 2024: Nur Dhabitah through to springboard finals Paris 2024: Nur Dhabitah through to springboard finals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723106877_TBParis.jpg)
Paris 2024: Nur Dhabitah through to springboard finals
National diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri advanced after finishing eighth in the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics Aquatics Centre.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721999341_femalefreedivers.jpg)
Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers
Japan's storied "ama" prayed for an abundant catch in a ceremony held by these female free divers for decades.
Sun Jul 28 2024
![Paris 2024: Six athletes to represent Malaysia in opening ceremony Paris 2024: Six athletes to represent Malaysia in opening ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719632399_HamidinMohdAmin.jpg)
Paris 2024: Six athletes to represent Malaysia in opening ceremony
The national athletes will be led by two flag bearers, diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises and sailor Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720070270_tbFinance.jpg)
How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action
Blended finance faces challenges due to intricate negotiations, high transaction costs, and diverse reporting requirements.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Air Europa flight diverted to Brazil after turbulence; 30 injured Air Europa flight diverted to Brazil after turbulence; 30 injured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719893411_flight.jpg)
Air Europa flight diverted to Brazil after turbulence; 30 injured
The health secretariat said in a statement, 30 passengers had been taken to hospitals in Natal with minor abrasions or orthopedic traumas.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Punjabi action film Saazish set for release on July 4 Punjabi action film Saazish set for release on July 4](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719457558_Saazish.jpg)
Punjabi action film Saazish set for release on July 4
Malaysia's biggest-budget Punjabi action film centers on conspiracy and greed, drawing diverse characters into a complex plot of wealth.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Why STEM and TVET deserve your attention [COLUMNIST] Why STEM and TVET deserve your attention](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644387595_TBFEMALESDOC.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Why STEM and TVET deserve your attention
Mastering transferable skills is essential, as it enhances professional performance and opens up diverse opportunities.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Deepfake detection improves when using algorithms that are more aware of demographic diversity Deepfake detection improves when using algorithms that are more aware of demographic diversity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712310449_deepfake.jpg)
Deepfake detection improves when using algorithms that are more aware of demographic diversity
Deepfakes are becoming more sophisticated by the day and increasingly hard to spot.
Sat May 04 2024
![US calls out Israel and Hamas after Gaza aid shipment attacked, diverted US calls out Israel and Hamas after Gaza aid shipment attacked, diverted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714715092_JordanianHashemite.jpg)
US calls out Israel and Hamas after Gaza aid shipment attacked, diverted
A shipment from Jordan was attacked by Israeli settlers and subsequently diverted by Palestinian fighters.
Fri May 03 2024
![Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714705196_Protestencampment.jpg)
Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities
Students erected pro-Palestinian camps across some of Canada's largest universities, demanding they divest from groups with ties to Israel.
Fri May 03 2024
![ByteDance denies media report of plan to sell TikTok ByteDance denies media report of plan to sell TikTok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714015182_TBtiktokjpg.jpg)
ByteDance denies media report of plan to sell TikTok
U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that bans TikTok in the country if its owner, ByteDance, fails to divest the company.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714100210_Ashdodportjpg.jpg)
Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief
World Food Programme is appealing for a greater volume and diversity of aid to be allowed into the enclave.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672838239_TBTikTok.jpg)
US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban
it would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest TikTok's US operations within about nine months or face a ban.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, ABC News reports Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, ABC News reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713494735_TBISAFAHAN.jpg)
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, ABC News reports
Several flights were diverted over Iranian airspace, CNN reported.
Fri Apr 19 2024