![Hamas says it has not left ceasefire talks after Israeli attacks Hamas says it has not left ceasefire talks after Israeli attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719706060_IsraelHamasconflic.jpg)
Hamas says it has not left ceasefire talks after Israeli attacks
There had been increasingly hopeful signs in recent days that a deal could be reached to halt fighting and return hostages held in Gaza.
Mon Jul 15 2024
AWANI Tonight: Urgent call to halt decline of Borneo elephants
Director of Seratu Aatai, Dr Zhafarina Othman calls for more action to conserve the dwindling numbers of the Borneo pygmy elephants.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715766800_TBUNHQxjp.jpg)
UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses
The group of experts said Israel should halt their transfers of war materiel, "even if they are executed under existing export licenses".
Sat Jun 22 2024
![UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702252493_UnitedNationsSecur.jpg)
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people
The resolution also calls for the withdrawal of all fighters who threaten the safety and security of civilians in the western Darfur region.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 1) — Impact of New EU Rules on Smallholders
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at National University of Singapore, where her research interests include political ecology through the lens of environmental anthropology and ethnography.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 2) — Navigating EU's Deforestation Regulation
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khor Yu Leng, Senior Economist at Segi Enam Advisors & Associate Director for Sustainability at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Israel will not agree to halt in Gaza fighting without hostage return, official says Israel will not agree to halt in Gaza fighting without hostage return, official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716346290_Israelistrike.jpg)
Israel will not agree to halt in Gaza fighting without hostage return, official says
Any ceasefire would arise solely within the framework of a deal, an official said.
Fri May 31 2024
![MOH halts sales of Everest Fish Curry Masala, MDH Curry Powder MOH halts sales of Everest Fish Curry Masala, MDH Curry Powder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716895844_mdhcurrypowder.jpg)
MOH halts sales of Everest Fish Curry Masala, MDH Curry Powder
The Everest Fish Curry Masala and MDH Curry Powder are believed to contain ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic substance.
Tue May 28 2024
![World Court to rule on request to halt Israel's Rafah offensive World Court to rule on request to halt Israel's Rafah offensive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715923183_TBICJjpg.jpg)
World Court to rule on request to halt Israel's Rafah offensive
An Israeli government spokesman said that "no power on Earth will stop Israel from protecting its citizens and going after Hamas in Gaza".
Fri May 24 2024
![FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports? FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702284727_TBIsraeliAirForc.jpg)
FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?
The US has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally, followed by Germany and Italy.
Sat May 18 2024
![South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715835171_Palestinianflag.jpg)
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court
South Africa will present its latest intervention at the top UN court today, seeking emergency measures to protect Rafah.
Thu May 16 2024
![Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714719117_TayyipErdogan.jpg)
Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation
Turkey stopped all exports and imports to and from Israel, the Turkish trade ministry said.
Fri May 03 2024
![Israel awaits Hamas response on proposed halt to fighting Israel awaits Hamas response on proposed halt to fighting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714433422_tbIsraelisoldiert.jpg)
Israel awaits Hamas response on proposed halt to fighting
Ending the war before reaching its objectives was "out of the question," said Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714357801_PalestinesPresiden.jpg)
Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls on the United States of America to ask Israel to not carry on the Rafah attack.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![KPWKM halts allowance for ‘beggar’ who owns Proton X70 KPWKM halts allowance for ‘beggar’ who owns Proton X70](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710237213_TBnorainijpg.jpg)
KPWKM halts allowance for ‘beggar’ who owns Proton X70
Further investigation found that the man is currently employed as a shift supervisor in a bus company, earning around RM2,000 per month.
Tue Mar 12 2024