![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
![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
![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
![Biden to host Japan's Kishida, Philippines' Marcos as security fears mount Biden to host Japan's Kishida, Philippines' Marcos as security fears mount](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712635439_JapaneseUSjpg.jpg)
Biden to host Japan's Kishida, Philippines' Marcos as security fears mount
Joe Biden's bilateral summit with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will bring an upgrade in defense ties with Japan.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705008143_MetaPlatforms.jpg)
Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections
The rapid growth of generative AI has triggered fears that the new technology could be used to disrupt major elections across the world.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![Sri Sabah Flats fire: Jittery residents on 16th floor move out Sri Sabah Flats fire: Jittery residents on 16th floor move out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707788378_TBFlatSriSabah.jpg)
Sri Sabah Flats fire: Jittery residents on 16th floor move out
Some residents temporarily evacuate their homes over fears the structural integrity of the building was affected by the fire.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676090392_JohnKirby.jpg)
US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks
John Kirby said the United States did not want a wider war with Iran or in the region, "but we got to do what we have to do."
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Situation in Middle East more dangerous now than in 1973 - US Secretary of State Blinken Situation in Middle East more dangerous now than in 1973 - US Secretary of State Blinken](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61630712584_TBUSAFGHAN.jpg)
Situation in Middle East more dangerous now than in 1973 - US Secretary of State Blinken
Security fears in the entire Middle East have increased due to Israel's ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza.
Tue Jan 30 2024