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Russia's Lipetsk region hit by 'massive' drone attack, governor says
Four villages, some of them situated near an air force base, were being evacuated after a state of emergency was declared in Lipetsk.
Fri Aug 09 2024
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Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what do we know about the ship?
Authorities stopped people from using the bridge after the ship sent out a mayday call, which Maryland's governor said saved lives.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![Move to repatriate foreign earnings by GLC, GLIC has paid off - BNM Governor Move to repatriate foreign earnings by GLC, GLIC has paid off - BNM Governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710929943_DatukAbdulRasheed.jpg)
Move to repatriate foreign earnings by GLC, GLIC has paid off - BNM Governor
The ringgit has appreciated by approximately 1.8 per cent against the US dollar, BNM governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![Japan's new female 'role models' seek to empower other women Japan's new female 'role models' seek to empower other women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709809955_Tokyobusinesslead.jpg)
Japan's new female 'role models' seek to empower other women
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is one of the very few women who hold senior government posts in Japan, where society remains male dominated.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708565242_TBAbdulTaibjpg.jpg)
Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud
Datuk Seri Azman Ujang described ex-Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who was dubbed as Father of Modern Sarawak, as an unparalleled leader.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708571858_TBTaibMahmud.jpg)
Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building was enveloped in an atmosphere of sadness as the remains of former Governor of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud arrived here today.
Thu Feb 22 2024
![Abdul Taib’s body flown to Kuching Abdul Taib’s body flown to Kuching](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708503613_taibmahmud.jpg)
Abdul Taib’s body flown to Kuching
The body of former Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has departed the air force base in Subang for Kuching.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Sarawak has lost a leader who contributed greatly to state development - Sabah CM Sarawak has lost a leader who contributed greatly to state development - Sabah CM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708490875_TBTAIBMAHMUD.jpg)
Sarawak has lost a leader who contributed greatly to state development - Sabah CM
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed his condolences to the family of the former Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Tun Taib Mahmud dies today at the age of 87 Tun Taib Mahmud dies today at the age of 87](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708479504_TunAbdulTaibMahmu.jpg)
Tun Taib Mahmud dies today at the age of 87
Former Sarawak Governor and Chief Minister Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, 87, died in a hospital in Kuala Lumpur early today.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Wan Junaidi: From Policeman to Governor Wan Junaidi: From Policeman to Governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706244012_Agong.jpg)
Wan Junaidi: From Policeman to Governor
Tun Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar was once on the frontline defending the country's sovereignty from the communist threat.
Fri Jan 26 2024
![Wan Junaidi appointed the new Sarawak governor Wan Junaidi appointed the new Sarawak governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706239821_TBWANJUNAIDIjpg.jpg)
Wan Junaidi appointed the new Sarawak governor
Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar replaces Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud who held the post for three terms from March 1, 2014.
Fri Jan 26 2024
![MACC denies claim of not probing ex-BNM assistant governor's SD against PM MACC denies claim of not probing ex-BNM assistant governor's SD against PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706099541_AbdulMuradKhalid.jpg)
MACC denies claim of not probing ex-BNM assistant governor's SD against PM
The Anti-Corruption Agency opened six investigation papers to investigate Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim following Datuk Abdul Murad Khalid's SD.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704881038_CarolLittletonMel.jpg)
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala
Angela Bassett and other honorees were selected by the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Death toll rises to 11 in Sunday Mexico church collapse Death toll rises to 11 in Sunday Mexico church collapse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696309783_roof.jpg)
Death toll rises to 11 in Sunday Mexico church collapse
Governor Americo Villarreal said about 23 people remained hospitalized, with two in serious condition.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![New Zealand governor-general and delegation meet PM New Zealand governor-general and delegation meet PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696237955_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
New Zealand governor-general and delegation meet PM
This is Dame Cindy Kiro's maiden visit to Malaysia and the South-East Asian region since assuming office on Oct 21, 2021.
Mon Oct 02 2023