![Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: How a Harris foreign policy could look Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: How a Harris foreign policy could look](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721896824_KamalaHarris.jpg)
Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: How a Harris foreign policy could look
Democrats will be hoping Kamala Harris will be more effective at communicating her foreign policy goals.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713328118_Israels.jpg)
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again
Hoping to steer Israel away from massive retaliation, the US and Europe flagged toughening of economic and political sanctions against Iran.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71711959323_TBAlShifaHospita.jpg)
Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says
The WHO is hoping to send a mission to the site to see what it can do to save the lives of the remaining patients.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Britain's King Charles 'frustrated' by pace of cancer recovery Britain's King Charles 'frustrated' by pace of cancer recovery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711145796_KingCharles.jpg)
Britain's King Charles 'frustrated' by pace of cancer recovery
King Charles is hoping to attend a scaled down Easter service and family gathering next Sunday although his attendance is not confirmed.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Five ways Indonesia is tackling under-nutrition in children Five ways Indonesia is tackling under-nutrition in children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709287413_INDONESIA.jpg)
Five ways Indonesia is tackling under-nutrition in children
Stunting is a major problem in Indonesia, but one municipality is hoping to eliminate it in 2024.
Sun Mar 03 2024
![Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore hope to lure Chinese with visa-free travel Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore hope to lure Chinese with visa-free travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701866735_TBVisa.jpg)
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore hope to lure Chinese with visa-free travel
Malaysia is hoping to attract 5-7 million Chinese visitors this year, which would be almost double pre-pandemic levels.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![South Korean city turns to matchmaking to boost low birth rates South Korean city turns to matchmaking to boost low birth rates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701073225_TBKoreajpg.jpg)
South Korean city turns to matchmaking to boost low birth rates
100 South Korean men and women gathered at a hotel near Seoul, dressed in their best at a mass blind-dating event, hoping to find love.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![BRICS welcomes new members in push to reshuffle world order BRICS welcomes new members in push to reshuffle world order](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692683918_BRICS.jpg)
BRICS welcomes new members in push to reshuffle world order
BRICS leaders left the door open to future enlargement as dozens more countries voiced interest, hoping to level the global playing field.
Fri Aug 25 2023
![India showcases scenic Kashmir to G20 countries, hoping to woo foreign tourists India showcases scenic Kashmir to G20 countries, hoping to woo foreign tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681887385_KashmirPakistan.jpg)
India showcases scenic Kashmir to G20 countries, hoping to woo foreign tourists
Kashmir tourism officials said 2022 had about only 20,000 foreign visitors, mostly from Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan.
Tue May 23 2023
![MOH hopes to get full support for Health White Paper MOH hopes to get full support for Health White Paper](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683025514_RadziAbuHassan.jpg)
MOH hopes to get full support for Health White Paper
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is hoping that the Health White Paper, which is deemed the beginning of the journey to achieve a more sustainable and competitive Malaysian health system.
Tue May 02 2023
![Budget 2023: KKD submits suggestions to MOF, wishes for good news Budget 2023: KKD submits suggestions to MOF, wishes for good news](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676897339_MenteriKomunikasi.jpg)
Budget 2023: KKD submits suggestions to MOF, wishes for good news
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has submitted its suggestions to the MOF pertaining to Budget 2023 that will be tabled on Friday.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![Zii Jia aims for at least three titles in 2023 Zii Jia aims for at least three titles in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672325850_LeeZiiJia.jpg)
Zii Jia aims for at least three titles in 2023
Lee Zii Jia is hoping for a positive start to 2023 with a good outing at the Malaysian Open at the Axiata Arena from Jan 10-15.
Thu Dec 29 2022
!['We're waiting': Migrants throng US-Mexico border in asylum limbo 'We're waiting': Migrants throng US-Mexico border in asylum limbo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671697450_MEXICO.jpg)
'We're waiting': Migrants throng US-Mexico border in asylum limbo
Hundreds of migrants were hoping the Christmas period will bring an end to uncertainty over their hopes of securing asylum in the United States.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![Rumour Has It: Al Nassr expecting to complete Euro 200m Ronaldo deal before end of year Rumour Has It: Al Nassr expecting to complete Euro 200m Ronaldo deal before end of year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670545531_CristianoRonaldos.jpg)
Rumour Has It: Al Nassr expecting to complete Euro 200m Ronaldo deal before end of year
The 37-year-old five-time Ballon d'Or appears to have run out of options in Europe, and seemingly Saudi Arabia beckons.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![Batang Kali landslide: Kin hoping family members safe Batang Kali landslide: Kin hoping family members safe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671259708_MangsaTanahRuntuh.jpg)
Batang Kali landslide: Kin hoping family members safe
Tan Chee Wei said the families of victims are still hopeful even though some have already provided DNA samples to identify the victims.
Sat Dec 17 2022