![British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723023289_TBTRIBUTE.jpg)
British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests
Far-right groups target asylum center and immigration law firms, sparking anti-fascist protesters to organise counter-demonstrations.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Dozens arrested after UK protests turn violent in wake of child murders Dozens arrested after UK protests turn violent in wake of child murders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722831758_carburns.jpg)
Dozens arrested after UK protests turn violent in wake of child murders
Violent protests involving hundreds of anti-immigration groups have erupted across Britain after three girls were killed.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![PM discusses BRICS, Palestine issues with ex-South African minister PM discusses BRICS, Palestine issues with ex-South African minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722548587_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM discusses BRICS, Palestine issues with ex-South African minister
Malaysia has conveyed its desire for South Africa to support its entry into BRICS that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721359837_DhakaBangladesh.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests
Protesters are calling for reform of a quota system that reserves more than half of highly sought-after government jobs for certain groups.
Sat Jul 20 2024
![Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721359780_DhakaBangladesh.jpg)
Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas
Hundreds of people were injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![MADANI govt remains resolute despite facing criticism for unpopular decisions - PM MADANI govt remains resolute despite facing criticism for unpopular decisions - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719887535_AnwarIbrahimMajli.jpg)
MADANI govt remains resolute despite facing criticism for unpopular decisions - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it was crucial to strengthen the economy as revenue was wasted and subsidies weren't reaching target groups.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - PM Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718346031_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Diesel subsidy not abolished, gov't still bears RM7 bln in subsidies - PM
Diesel subsidy rationalisation ensures efficient management to prevent misuse and reach the appropriate groups.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718256733_diesel.jpg)
BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives
The govt introduced the BUDI MADANI initiative to ensure subsidy allocations target eligible groups and reduce the burden on those in need.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Egypt, Qatar receive response from Hamas on Gaza ceasefire proposal Egypt, Qatar receive response from Hamas on Gaza ceasefire proposal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718172737_humanitarianpause.jpg)
Egypt, Qatar receive response from Hamas on Gaza ceasefire proposal
Egypt and Qatar received a response from the Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad regarding a recent ceasefire and hostage swap proposal
Wed Jun 12 2024
![DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716803691_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
DPM Zahid wants PDRM to redouble monitoring, surveillance of terrorist activities
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there are terrorist groups using online video games to recruit young people to join their movement.
Mon May 27 2024
![Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705367366_ThaiCannabisClubO.jpg)
Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana
Pro-cannabis groups met Thai health minister and urged him to rethink the policy reversal.
Thu May 16 2024
![Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715075843_TBIRANOIL.jpg)
Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says
The US Treasury is increasing its focus on financing for groups routed through Southeast Asia.
Tue May 07 2024
![Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714705196_Protestencampment.jpg)
Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities
Students erected pro-Palestinian camps across some of Canada's largest universities, demanding they divest from groups with ties to Israel.
Fri May 03 2024
![Pro-Palestinian encampments spring up on more US college campuses Pro-Palestinian encampments spring up on more US college campuses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713924816_protestjpg.jpg)
Pro-Palestinian encampments spring up on more US college campuses
The expanding protests include plans by a coalition of Jewish groups opposing Israel's actions to close the Brooklyn street.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713755297_tbMohammedShiaalS.jpg)
Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say
The attack against US forces is the first since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops.
Mon Apr 22 2024