![Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673833580_Bajet.jpg)
Ringgit rebounds to open higher vs US dollar
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits two per cent to cut interest rates.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689387026_TBheatwave.jpg)
Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities
Italy is currently grappling with an extreme heat wave originating from Africa, prompting authorities to issue a "red alert".
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719909687_TBMcDonalds.jpg)
Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia
McDonald's in Australia cut breakfast service due to an egg shortage caused by bird flu, leading to the slaughter of 1.5 million chickens.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Landslides hits foot of Mount Kinabalu Landslides hits foot of Mount Kinabalu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719220648_tanahruntuh.jpg)
Landslides hits foot of Mount Kinabalu
A resident said the incident caused the river in the area, Sungai Mesilou, to become muddy and turbid.
Mon Jun 24 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
![Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713266000_QatarQatarAirways.jpg)
Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says
Qatar Airwaysa said a "small number" of passengers and crew sustained minor injuries during the flight and were receiving medical attention.
Mon May 27 2024
![Russian missile hits educational institution, kills five in Ukraine's Odesa Russian missile hits educational institution, kills five in Ukraine's Odesa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714459235_Russianmissilejpg.jpg)
Russian missile hits educational institution, kills five in Ukraine's Odesa
Odesa has been a frequent target of Russian missile and drone attacks, particular port infrastructure.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628375145_TBBokoHaram.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance
Millions of Nigerian children do not go to school, as mass school kidnappings increase dropout rates.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![Drought hits 150,000 Papar folk Drought hits 150,000 Papar folk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710409349_kebakaranhutan.jpg)
Drought hits 150,000 Papar folk
JPBD said 42 villages, seven schools, seven housing estates, and three places of worship in the district were also affected by the disaster.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709793009_TBStrikeorganised.jpg)
Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount
Germany faced strikes on three fronts, as train drivers, airport security workers and Lufthansa ground staff walked off the job.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![Taylor Swift mania hits Philippine classrooms Taylor Swift mania hits Philippine classrooms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709284566_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift mania hits Philippine classrooms
The University of the Philippines rolled out a celebrity studies course examining the singer and her impact on global pop culture.
Sat Mar 02 2024
![Tennis - 'Do me a favour': Murray hits back after legacy questioned Tennis - 'Do me a favour': Murray hits back after legacy questioned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81495095077_AndyMurray.jpg)
Tennis - 'Do me a favour': Murray hits back after legacy questioned
Andy Murray has failed to go beyond the third round of a Grand Slam since reaching the Wimbledon quarters in 2017.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705197235_Palestinianmedic.jpg)
Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days
The Israeli military says it has shifted to a new phase of the war, focused on the southern end of the territory.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024 YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668846962_TaylorSwift.jpg)
YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024
For 2024, the Swift Effect will spread around the world as her tour hits Asia, Australia, Europe and Canada.
Sun Dec 31 2023
![K-pop hits 100 mln copies in annual album sales milestone in 2023 K-pop hits 100 mln copies in annual album sales milestone in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686620154_TBbts.jpg)
K-pop hits 100 mln copies in annual album sales milestone in 2023
South Korea's K-pop industry achieves unprecedented milestone in 2023 as annual domestic sales of physical albums hit the 100 million mark.
Tue Dec 19 2023