![Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720678490_openai.jpg)
Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny
Microsoft gives up its board observer seat at OpenAI to ease US and UK antitrust regulators' concerns about its control over the AI startup.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![National contingent to be equipped with air cooler during Paris Olympics - Hamidin National contingent to be equipped with air cooler during Paris Olympics - Hamidin](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)
National contingent to be equipped with air cooler during Paris Olympics - Hamidin
All national athletes will be provided with portable air coolers to ease the hot summer weather in the French capital.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717496759_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China
The agreement eases entry for foreign personnel and equipment, creating a framework to facilitate military cooperation for visiting force.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Biden supporters bank on debate with Trump to ease age concerns Biden supporters bank on debate with Trump to ease age concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719400510_debate.jpg)
Biden supporters bank on debate with Trump to ease age concerns
Both men are under scrutiny over their age and stamina. Trump is 78 and prone to making outlandish statements and mangling his sentences on the campaign trail.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Google investment is a testament to Malaysia's current competitiveness - Tengku Zafrul Google investment is a testament to Malaysia's current competitiveness - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718953339_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Google investment is a testament to Malaysia's current competitiveness - Tengku Zafrul
Google's latest investment also highlights Malaysia's ease of doing business and growing importance as a regional hub for digital innovation.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the primary pipeline for emergency medical aid into the enclave from Egypt had been cut off.
Wed May 22 2024
![Ringgit retreats to open easier ahead of US inflation readings Ringgit retreats to open easier ahead of US inflation readings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713876066_TBringgitmalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit retreats to open easier ahead of US inflation readings
At 9 am, the ringgit eased versus the greenback to 4.7310/7350.
Tue May 14 2024
![Gaza still hungry as aid trickles in before Eid festival Gaza still hungry as aid trickles in before Eid festival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712656491_Palestinians.jpg)
Gaza still hungry as aid trickles in before Eid festival
Palestinians in Gaza said the extra supplies were still nowhere near enough to ease harsh conditions with nearly all the tiny.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Malaysia’s currency in circulation eases to RM161.8 bln in 2023, first time since 2001 Malaysia’s currency in circulation eases to RM161.8 bln in 2023, first time since 2001](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709899937_tbBANKNEGARA.jpg)
Malaysia’s currency in circulation eases to RM161.8 bln in 2023, first time since 2001
The total value of cash stood at 8.9 per cent of gross domestic product in 2023 versus 9.1 per cent in 2022.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Aid ship reaches Gaza coast; Israel rejects Hamas truce offer Aid ship reaches Gaza coast; Israel rejects Hamas truce offer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710503504_aid.jpg)
Aid ship reaches Gaza coast; Israel rejects Hamas truce offer
If the new sea route is successful, it may help ease hunger crisis in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people face malnourishment.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar Ringgit opens higher against US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691828873_money.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the US dollar Index eased by 0.08 pct to 103.99 after the release of FOMC meeting outcome last night.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Dewan Rakyat focuses on Palestine issue, role of Malaysia to ease conflict this week Dewan Rakyat focuses on Palestine issue, role of Malaysia to ease conflict this week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698758160_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat focuses on Palestine issue, role of Malaysia to ease conflict this week
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reminded the people not to politicise Palestinian-Israeli conflict or allow the issue to divide the people.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![Why space is the next frontier in mining Why space is the next frontier in mining](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695301847_space.jpg)
Why space is the next frontier in mining
Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages.
Sun Sep 24 2023
![Salahuddin was consistent in championing people's well-being - PM Salahuddin was consistent in championing people's well-being - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41690175830_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Salahuddin was consistent in championing people's well-being - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the late Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub was determined to ease the people's burden through the Rahmah concept.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![Djokovic eases past Sinner to reach Wimbledon final Djokovic eases past Sinner to reach Wimbledon final](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689349686_NovakDjokovic.jpg)
Djokovic eases past Sinner to reach Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic barely got out of second gear as he swept past a subdued Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, easing into a record 35th Grand Slam final with a whirlwind 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) victory on Friday.
Fri Jul 14 2023