![Biden drops out of 2024 race, endorses Harris as his replacement Biden drops out of 2024 race, endorses Harris as his replacement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721009027_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden drops out of 2024 race, endorses Harris as his replacement
Biden, who at 81 is the oldest person ever to have occupied the Oval Office, said he would remain in the presidency until his term ended on Jan. 20, 2025.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718268443_AzamBaki.jpg)
Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha
The court dispute with K. Lalitha comes to close after two years.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Australia drops court action against Musk's X over church stabbing posts Australia drops court action against Musk's X over church stabbing posts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714708473_tbGENERICPHONE.jpg)
Australia drops court action against Musk's X over church stabbing posts
Court rejects a bid by eSafety commissioner to extend a temporary order for the social media platform to block videos of the knife attack.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710835730_TBnewbornbabyjp.jpg)
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
The closures come as Chinese policymakers grapple with how to boost young couples' desire to have children.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2% China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709627729_TBNPCBEIJING.jpg)
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647996604_TBVIRUSOUTBREAK.jpg)
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores
In addition to brain fog, COVID-19 can lead to an array of problems, including headaches, seizure disorders, strokes, sleep problems.
Sat Mar 02 2024
![Online sale of exotic wildlife now via ‘dropshipping’ method - Nik Nazmi Online sale of exotic wildlife now via ‘dropshipping’ method - Nik Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703148111_TBNIKNAZMINIKAH.jpg)
Online sale of exotic wildlife now via ‘dropshipping’ method - Nik Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said online wildlife sales involve licensed sellers, unlicensed sellers linked to poachers or breeders and syndicates.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![China's population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns China's population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689720749_heatwave.jpg)
China's population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns
The National Bureau of Statistics said the total number of people in China dropped by 2.08 million, or 0.15%, to 1.409 billion in 2023.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![Floods: Number of victims in Johor, Pahang drops to 8,366 people this morning - Nadma Floods: Number of victims in Johor, Pahang drops to 8,366 people this morning - Nadma](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704712555_banjir.jpg)
Floods: Number of victims in Johor, Pahang drops to 8,366 people this morning - Nadma
A PPS was also opened in Kuching, Sarawak, to accommodate 38 people whose homes were destroyed in a fire.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Floods: Number of evacuees in three states drops to 1,483 this morning Floods: Number of evacuees in three states drops to 1,483 this morning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704080066_TBBANJIRNADMA.jpg)
Floods: Number of evacuees in three states drops to 1,483 this morning
The number of flood evacuees in three states continued to record a downward trend, to 1,483 people housed in 15 temporary relief centres
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Number of flood victims drops as of midday today - NADMA Number of flood victims drops as of midday today - NADMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703837032_TBBANJIRTERENGGAN.jpg)
Number of flood victims drops as of midday today - NADMA
The total number of flood victims in Kelantan, Terengganu, Johor, and Pahang has dropped to 22,033 people placed in 92 temporary relief centres as of midday.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Number of flood evacuees drops in Kelantan, remains unchanged in Perak Number of flood evacuees drops in Kelantan, remains unchanged in Perak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702635264_TBbanjir.jpg)
Number of flood evacuees drops in Kelantan, remains unchanged in Perak
In Pasir Mas, Kelantan, the number of evacuees dropped to 957 families this morning from 969 families last night.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Number of flood victims drops in Terengganu, Kelantan, unchanged in Selangor Number of flood victims drops in Terengganu, Kelantan, unchanged in Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81701138818_TBbanjirjpg.jpg)
Number of flood victims drops in Terengganu, Kelantan, unchanged in Selangor
In Terengganu, the flood situation is improving as only 40 people from 10 families are still taking shelter at three relief centres.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696565504_Haze.jpg)
Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill
The environment ministry said diplomatic approach via negotiations is a better way to "collectively address" haze issues involving borders.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![Soccer: Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out Soccer: Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698741259_FIFA.jpg)
Soccer: Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out
Australia's decision to not proceed with 2034 leaves Saudi Arabia as the only confirmed bidder.
Tue Oct 31 2023