![Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720601276_TBKingCharles.jpg)
Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors
For the first time, the palace is opening the building's East Wing, which includes the Centre Room where the iconic balcony is located.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Tennis - Raducanu storms into Wimbledon third round with dominant win Tennis - Raducanu storms into Wimbledon third round with dominant win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720067569_tbEmmaRaducanu.jpg)
Tennis - Raducanu storms into Wimbledon third round with dominant win
It's the first time Emma Raducanu has reached a third round of a Grand Slam since her title win at Flushing Meadows.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692074346_TBKimJongUnPutin.jpg)
Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years
Russia and North Korea may sign a partnership agreement during the visit that would include security issues, said Yuri Ushakov.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Malaysia's male archers miss the mark for Olympic cut, first time in 16 years Malaysia's male archers miss the mark for Olympic cut, first time in 16 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718686333_TBKHAIRULANUARRECURV.jpg)
Malaysia's male archers miss the mark for Olympic cut, first time in 16 years
Three national men's archers failed in their last-ditch effort to qualify for Paris 2024.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![India Modi's alliance unanimously elects him to lead as PM for third term India Modi's alliance unanimously elects him to lead as PM for third term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717643063_NarendraModi.jpg)
India Modi's alliance unanimously elects him to lead as PM for third term
It is the first time in a decade that Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has needed the support of regional parties to form the government.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717643063_NarendraModi.jpg)
Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support
Narendra Modi will for the first time head a government dependent on the support of regional allies whose loyalties have wavered over time.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717555596_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority
Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lost its own majority in parliament for the first time in a decade.
Wed Jun 05 2024
!['Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes 'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71717140486_lawyer.jpg)
'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes
New Delhi recorded temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) for the first time this week.
Fri May 31 2024
![Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716973123_Diskoria.jpg)
Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June
Datuk Sheila Majid is expected to perform Diskoria's hit songs and her own, blending disco, funk and retro pop music for the first time.
Wed May 29 2024
![Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713333885_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
If found guilty, Trump faces up to four years in prison, although imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time felon convicted of such a crime.
Wed May 29 2024
![Tanks reach Rafah's centre as Israel presses assault despite global scrutiny Tanks reach Rafah's centre as Israel presses assault despite global scrutiny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716890444_TBGazaborder.jpg)
Tanks reach Rafah's centre as Israel presses assault despite global scrutiny
Israeli tanks reached the centre of Rafah for the first time, three weeks into a ground operation in the southern Gaza city.
Tue May 28 2024
![Malaysia presents sixth periodic report on implementation of UN CEDAW in Geneva Malaysia presents sixth periodic report on implementation of UN CEDAW in Geneva](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710758939_NancyShukri.jpg)
Malaysia presents sixth periodic report on implementation of UN CEDAW in Geneva
KPWKM said this is the first time that Malaysia was led by a minister (Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri) to present its periodic report.
Fri May 24 2024
![Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483155954_TeslaMotors.jpg)
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported that its global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in nearly four years.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024 Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711085967_TBOlympicjpg.jpg)
Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024
Actress Mary Mina playing the high priestess for the first time will use a parabolic mirror and the sun's rays to ignite the torch.
Sat Mar 23 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