![With democracy under threat in Narendra Modi’s India, how free and fair will this year's election be? With democracy under threat in Narendra Modi’s India, how free and fair will this year's election be?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674550562_NarendraModiIndia.jpg)
With democracy under threat in Narendra Modi’s India, how free and fair will this year's election be?
Narendra Modi, who has been prime minister since 2014, has benefited from a divided opposition and a glowing mainstream media coverage.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Turkey's Erdogan prevails in election test of his 20-year rule Turkey's Erdogan prevails in election test of his 20-year rule](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51682809742_TurkishPresident.jpg)
Turkey's Erdogan prevails in election test of his 20-year rule
Official results showed Kilicdaroglu won 47.9 pct of the votes to Erdogan's 52.1%, pointing to a deeply divided nation.
Mon May 29 2023
![More than 9 million people were able to watch the entire Super Mario Bros. Movie on Twitter More than 9 million people were able to watch the entire Super Mario Bros. Movie on Twitter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683100965_SuperMarioBros.jpg)
More than 9 million people were able to watch the entire "Super Mario Bros. Movie" on Twitter
Certain accounts post entire TV show episodes or even movies divided into several parts on the social network.
Wed May 03 2023
![Americans divided over criminal charges against Trump - Reuters/Ipsos poll Americans divided over criminal charges against Trump - Reuters/Ipsos poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680582183_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Americans divided over criminal charges against Trump - Reuters/Ipsos poll
Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records by prosecutors in New York City.
Fri Apr 07 2023
![EXPLAINER - How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief EXPLAINER - How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676270123_SYRIA.jpg)
EXPLAINER - How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief
Relief efforts have been hampered by a civil war that has splintered the country and divided regional and global powers.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![The daunting task facing new Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim: Uniting a divided country The daunting task facing new Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim: Uniting a divided country](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670244230_TBANWAR.jpg)
The daunting task facing new Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim: Uniting a divided country
Many consider Anwar to be one of the only real Muslim democrats fighting to keep Malaysia multiracial and multicultural.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![Sterling rallies as Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister Sterling rallies as Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666272817_liz.jpg)
Sterling rallies as Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister
Truss was brought down by her economic programme that sent shockwaves through the markets and divided her Conservative Party.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![As Charles visits Northern Ireland, queen is remembered as voice of reconciliation As Charles visits Northern Ireland, queen is remembered as voice of reconciliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663088781_BELFAST.jpg)
As Charles visits Northern Ireland, queen is remembered as voice of reconciliation
Charles was urged to keep up his own and his late mother's efforts towards reconciliation between the divided communities of N. Ireland.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Honduras inaugurates first female president, Harris vows closer US ties Honduras inaugurates first female president, Harris vows closer US ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643326955_HonduranPresidentC.jpg)
Honduras inaugurates first female president, Harris vows closer US ties
Castro's inauguration comes as her government faces tests over a sharply divided Congress, rising debt and relations with China.
Fri Jan 28 2022
![Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640487982_ROME.jpg)
Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas
Francis says only dialogue can resolve conflicts ranging from family feuds to threats of war.
Sun Dec 26 2021
![Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639376155_children.jpg)
Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines
Countries are pursuing very different strategies in what will be a major test of parents' willingness to get their kids inoculated
Mon Dec 13 2021
![Controversy over AUKUS pact overhyped, says UK armed forces minister Controversy over AUKUS pact overhyped, says UK armed forces minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634809873_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Controversy over AUKUS pact "overhyped", says UK armed forces minister
The plan has divided Southeast Asian countries, with Indonesia and Malaysia warning that it could lead to an arms race among rival superpowers.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![US Supreme Court weighs Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence US Supreme Court weighs Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634120160_dzhokhar.jpg)
US Supreme Court weighs Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence
Victims of the bombing are divided over whether Tsarnaev should be executed.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![SOP compliance monitoring in Langkawi divided into three zones SOP compliance monitoring in Langkawi divided into three zones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631611196_TBLANGKAWI.jpg)
SOP compliance monitoring in Langkawi divided into three zones
The reopening of the Langkawi tourism industry from tomorrow has been divided into three zones that focus on tourist hotspots.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![Disunity can cost us our independence - Azlan Man Disunity can cost us our independence - Azlan Man](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619499457_AzlanMan.jpg)
Disunity can cost us our independence - Azlan Man
Malaysians should instil the spirit of patriotism in them to ensure the country continues to enjoy its independence because it will be lost if the country is divided, says Datuk Seri Azlan Man.
Sun Aug 29 2021