![ANALYSIS - UK election brings few hopes or fears to cautious City of London ANALYSIS - UK election brings few hopes or fears to cautious City of London](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720081256_tbpollingstation.jpg)
ANALYSIS - UK election brings few hopes or fears to cautious City of London
The UK financial sector is warming to Labour's pro-business overtures and pledges to provide stability and support.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718883543_BurundianAfricanUn.jpg)
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712547684_TBPDFjpg.jpg)
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar
A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![ANALYSIS - Paris Olympics crowd scans fuel AI surveillance fears ANALYSIS - Paris Olympics crowd scans fuel AI surveillance fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718365522_tbParisOlympic.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Paris Olympics crowd scans fuel AI surveillance fears
When the games open in late July, these systems will scan the crowds, check for abandoned packages, detect weapons, and more.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716772817_tblandslide.jpg)
Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another
Only 11 bodies have been recovered so far.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709287971_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on
Countries make a last push to agree a way forward for a pandemic treaty amid fears the political climate for agreement could sour.
Fri May 31 2024
![Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716772817_tblandslide.jpg)
Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide
More than 670 people were feared killed in a massive landslide which flattened a remote village in the Pacific nation's northern region.
Mon May 27 2024
![Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716436744_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks
Protesters fear electoral reform, already passed by lawmakers will dilute the votes of indigenous Kanaks.
Thu May 23 2024
![Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716177546_tbhelicoptercrash.jpg)
Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found
With the discovery of the crash site, no signs of life have been detected, Red Crescent official says.
Mon May 20 2024
![Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform? Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715747666_Caledonia.jpg)
Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform?
Some local leaders fear the constitutional amendment will dilute the vote of the indigenous Kanak.
Thu May 16 2024
![Student at Columbia University tears up her diploma to protest its alleged complicity in Palestinian genocide Student at Columbia University tears up her diploma to protest its alleged complicity in Palestinian genocide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715669001_studentjpg.jpg)
Student at Columbia University tears up her diploma to protest its alleged complicity in Palestinian genocide
The move came after the university cancelled its main graduation ceremony due to heightened security fears.
Tue May 14 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
![Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713527534_TBKimAris.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears
Kim Aris said he heard Aung Suu Kyi was suffering from the heat, but that the junta's official reason for moving her was "not very likely".
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Israel's Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow Israel's Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701559234_Benjamin.jpg)
Israel's Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow
The Israeli military said the armed forces had shot down more than 99% of the Iranian drones and missiles.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![If you can’t beat 'em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears If you can’t beat 'em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712903548_TikTokEuropePoli.jpg)
If you can’t beat 'em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears
Mainstream politicians are wary of ceding ground to fringe parties who have successfully exploited its short video format.
Fri Apr 12 2024