![Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723632795_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics
Srettha Thavisin's tenure has been marred by setbacks with polls indicating a majority of Thais have an unflattering view of his leadership.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723633715_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat
British police have said there is nothing to indicate that events in Vienna would impact the five appearances at Wembley Stadium.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Palestinian newborn twins killed as father obtained birth certificates Palestinian newborn twins killed as father obtained birth certificates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723634105_TBTWINDEATH.jpg)
Palestinian newborn twins killed as father obtained birth certificates
The newborn twins had been killed, along with their mother and grandmother by an Israeli strike on Gaza apartment they were sheltering in.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Diesel price down by 5 sen in Peninsular Malaysia, no change in petrol prices Diesel price down by 5 sen in Peninsular Malaysia, no change in petrol prices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723028798_TBDIESEL.jpg)
Diesel price down by 5 sen in Peninsular Malaysia, no change in petrol prices
The prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged at RM3.47 and RM2.05 per litre respectively from Aug 15 to 21.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723632838_FumioKishidaJapan.jpg)
What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister
Candidates need 20 signatures from LDP parliamentarians to run for leadership of the party.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Police confirmed receiving missing report on Muhammad Nidza Afham Police confirmed receiving missing report on Muhammad Nidza Afham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723631128_NidzaAfham.jpg)
Police confirmed receiving missing report on Muhammad Nidza Afham
According to police, Muhammad Nidza Afham's handphone and wallet were found at the Kota Bridge.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband
The court allowed the siblings appeal to have the death penalty imposed by the High Court commuted to life imprisonment.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Hearing of man charged with murdering pregnant girlfriend to begin in February 2026 Hearing of man charged with murdering pregnant girlfriend to begin in February 2026](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Hearing of man charged with murdering pregnant girlfriend to begin in February 2026
The prosecution is expected to call between 35 to 40 witnesses.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Public need not worry about eating mussels in PD - Aminuddin Public need not worry about eating mussels in PD - Aminuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716280235_TBAMINUDDINHARUN.jpg)
Public need not worry about eating mussels in PD - Aminuddin
Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the public need not worry because a study has been carried out for a period of six to eight months.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Banksy frees the animals at London Zoo in mural series finale Banksy frees the animals at London Zoo in mural series finale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723612508_Banksyartwork.jpg)
Banksy frees the animals at London Zoo in mural series finale
Street artist Banksy claimed the ninth and perhaps final mural of his animal-themed art trail across London.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit? What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697078017_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?
Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin becomes the fourth Thai premier in 16 years to be removed by verdicts by the same court.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Bursa Malaysia edges higher in cautious trade mode ahead of US inflation print Bursa Malaysia edges higher in cautious trade mode ahead of US inflation print](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721022527_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia edges higher in cautious trade mode ahead of US inflation print
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 0.17 per cent or 2.83 points compared with Tuesday's close of 1,609.52.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Rinda Food Industries condemns misuse of candy in New Zealand meth incident Rinda Food Industries condemns misuse of candy in New Zealand meth incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723628676_TBRindaFood.jpg)
Rinda Food Industries condemns misuse of candy in New Zealand meth incident
An Auckland charity unknowingly distributed candies with lethal meth doses in food parcels, donated by a member of the public.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692659318_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment
Srettha's removal after less than a year in power means parliament must convene to choose a new premier.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702526392_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader
The LDP will hold a contest in September to replace Fumio Kishida as president of the ruling party, and by extension as the PM of Japan.
Wed Aug 14 2024