![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
![China cancels premier's press conference for first time since 1993 China cancels premier's press conference for first time since 1993](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
China cancels premier's press conference for first time since 1993
The decision was made because there would be more briefings by government ministers during the annual parliament meeting, said a spokesman.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708690561_ritualeventnaked.jpg)
Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time
Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness.
Sat Feb 24 2024
![Cost of performing haj for first-time B40 pilgrims set at RM12,356 - TH Cost of performing haj for first-time B40 pilgrims set at RM12,356 - TH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705643966_TBtabunghajijp.jpg)
Cost of performing haj for first-time B40 pilgrims set at RM12,356 - TH
Syed Hamadah Syed Othman said the cost for first-time pilgrims from the M40 group, however, is at RM19,152 per person.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703217441_USChina.jpg)
US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year
The top U.S. military officer held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, the Pentagon said, in the first such conversation in over a year.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![COVID-19 shrinks life expectancy in S.Korea for first time since 1970 COVID-19 shrinks life expectancy in S.Korea for first time since 1970](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639808595_SeoulSouthKorea.jpg)
COVID-19 shrinks life expectancy in S.Korea for first time since 1970
Neighbouring Japan has also seen its life expectancy fall for two consecutive years.
Sat Dec 02 2023
![Soccer: Hermoso included in Spain squad for first time since kiss scandal Soccer: Hermoso included in Spain squad for first time since kiss scandal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51693116019_jennihermoso.jpg)
Soccer: Hermoso included in Spain squad for first time since kiss scandal
Jenni Hermoso is part of the squad for Nations League matches against Switzerland and Italy this month.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Pope allows women to vote at bishops meeting for first time Pope allows women to vote at bishops meeting for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603336897_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope allows women to vote at bishops meeting for first time
Previously, women were allowed to attend the synods, a papal advisory body, as auditors but with no right to vote.
Thu Apr 27 2023
![China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020 China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020
Areas in China that required no visas prior to the pandemic will revert to visa-free entry, the foreign ministry said
Tue Mar 14 2023
![Soccer: Premier League clubs spend $1 bil for first time in January transfer window Soccer: Premier League clubs spend $1 bil for first time in January transfer window](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675246326_enzo.jpg)
Soccer: Premier League clubs spend $1 bil for first time in January transfer window
Chelsea paid a British record 106.8 million pounds for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica.
Wed Feb 01 2023
![Japanese emperor emerges for public New Year greetings for first time in 3 years Japanese emperor emerges for public New Year greetings for first time in 3 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672644059_JAPAN.jpg)
Japanese emperor emerges for public New Year greetings for first time in 3 years
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japanese imperial family suspended many of its public engagements.
Mon Jan 02 2023
![Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669691672_HAWAII.jpg)
Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years
Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, began erupting for the first time, ending its longest quiet period in recorded history.
Tue Nov 29 2022
![Roaring success as Malaysia lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for first time Roaring success as Malaysia lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668091032_hoki.jpg)
Roaring success as Malaysia lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for first time
The national hockey team made history when they lifted the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for the first time after defeating South Korea 3-2 in a tense final at the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Stadium tonight.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![North Korea missile lands off South Korean coast for first time; South responds with own launches North Korea missile lands off South Korean coast for first time; South responds with own launches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667365634_korea.jpg)
North Korea missile lands off South Korean coast for first time; South responds with own launches
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol described the action as an "effective act of territorial encroachment."
Wed Nov 02 2022
![Soccer: Super Salah ignites Liverpool season as Man City lose for first time Soccer: Super Salah ignites Liverpool season as Man City lose for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665975925_LIVERPOOL.jpg)
Soccer: Super Salah ignites Liverpool season as Man City lose for first time
A superb second-half goal from Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Manchester City.
Mon Oct 17 2022