AWANI Tonight: 15 July 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Stern action against extreme comments on social media
2. Destigmatisation: Rising HIV infections among youth
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1. Stern action against extreme comments on social media
2. Destigmatisation: Rising HIV infections among youth
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689387026_TBheatwave.jpg)
Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities
Italy is currently grappling with an extreme heat wave originating from Africa, prompting authorities to issue a "red alert".
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720105003_jemaahislamiyah.jpg)
Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah announces dissolution, ending decades of extreme activities
The group expressed readiness to contribute to Indonesia's progress and dignity.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719481923_sudan.jpg)
Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
Some 755,000 people in Sudan face the most severe level of extreme hunger.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures
Extreme heat hammers nearly two million participants in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![EXPLAINER - How climate change fuels extreme heat worldwide EXPLAINER - How climate change fuels extreme heat worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718961013_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
EXPLAINER - How climate change fuels extreme heat worldwide
Here's how climate change is pushing heat to new extremes.
Sat Jun 22 2024
![EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686906115_Beijingheatwave.jpg)
EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety
Experts say more deaths occur earlier in the summer when people's bodies have not had a chance to acclimatize to the season.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat
Extreme heat has proved fatal for hundreds who began the journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717406666_tbheatwave.jpg)
India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer
Billions across Asia are grappling with extreme heat this summer in a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Combatting violent extremism under Malaysia MADANI [COLUMNIST] Combatting violent extremism under Malaysia MADANI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/61514062760_terrorismterrorist.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Combatting violent extremism under Malaysia MADANI
Malaysia MADANI is well-positioned under the PM and due to the breadth of the governing coalition to strike a balance between two extremes.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716531752_NewDelhiIndia.jpg)
South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh
Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change.
Fri May 24 2024
![Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714547566_classroom.jpg)
Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
![Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713772139_bridgejpg.jpg)
Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears
Record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defenses against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters? As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713518523_indiaelectionjpg.jpg)
As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?
Extreme heat forecast during India's six-week election.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![No damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following explosions, IAEA confirms No damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following explosions, IAEA confirms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713518375_Militaryjpg.jpg)
No damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following explosions, IAEA confirms
IAEA calls for extreme restraint from all parties, reiterates that nuclear facilities should never be a target in military conflicts.
Fri Apr 19 2024