![NATO Turns 75: planning for the future in an uncertain world NATO Turns 75: planning for the future in an uncertain world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720606651_TBkremlin.jpg)
NATO Turns 75: planning for the future in an uncertain world
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has revitalised NATO, marking a new era for the alliance.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Ukraine will stop Putin, Biden tells NATO in forceful speech Ukraine will stop Putin, Biden tells NATO in forceful speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720568056_tbJoeBiden.jpg)
Ukraine will stop Putin, Biden tells NATO in forceful speech
US President Joe Biden pledged to forcefully defend Ukraine against Russia's invasion at the NATO summit.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Israel pounds central Gaza camps, deepens invasion of Rafah Israel pounds central Gaza camps, deepens invasion of Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718939275_SmokeRises.jpg)
Israel pounds central Gaza camps, deepens invasion of Rafah
More than eight months into the war in Gaza, Israel's advance is now focused on the two last areas its forces had yet to storm.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Displaced Ukrainians make remote-controlled stretchers in family workshop Displaced Ukrainians make remote-controlled stretchers in family workshop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717751059_DmytroMamonov.jpg)
Displaced Ukrainians make remote-controlled stretchers in family workshop
As Russia's invasion grinds on and Kyiv seeks more innovative battlefield solutions.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715246236_Rafah.jpg)
US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues
President Joe Biden warned the U.S. would withhold arms if Israel invaded Rafah, saying Washington's weapons should not be used in the southern Gaza city.
Thu May 09 2024
![Gaza truce talks still deadlocked, Netanyahu sets date for offensive Gaza truce talks still deadlocked, Netanyahu sets date for offensive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712634796_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Gaza truce talks still deadlocked, Netanyahu sets date for offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date was set for an invasion of Rafah, Gaza's last refuge for displaced Palestinians.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Ukraine's Oscar winning director says he would exchange his award for no war Ukraine's Oscar winning director says he would exchange his award for no war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710140987_TBDaysinMariup.jpg)
Ukraine's Oscar winning director says he would exchange his award for no war
Mstyslav Chernov said the film shot during first days of Russia's invasion in Ukraine when trapped in Mariupol with a team of journalists.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![ASEAN summit focus on maritime security, trade amid South China Sea tensions ASEAN summit focus on maritime security, trade amid South China Sea tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709697030_TBAnthonyAlbanese.jpg)
ASEAN summit focus on maritime security, trade amid South China Sea tensions
The summit is also expected to release joint declaration that outlines ASEAN's position on Israel-Gaza war and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces for Israeli assault Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces for Israeli assault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707879693_Rafah.jpg)
Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces for Israeli assault
The U.N. aid chief warned that the Israeli offensive in Rafah could lead to a "slaughter", saying the consequences of an invasion would be catastrophic.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![Thousands protest Australia Day holiday with 'Invasion Day' rallies Thousands protest Australia Day holiday with 'Invasion Day' rallies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706249494_TBAustraliansjp.jpg)
Thousands protest Australia Day holiday with 'Invasion Day' rallies
Australia Day commemorates the day Britain established the state of New South Wales a penal colony.
Fri Jan 26 2024
![EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702629744_CharlesMichel.jpg)
EU grants Ukraine membership talks but can't agree financial aid
European Union leaders agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine even as it continues to fight Russia's invasion.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![Hamas frees two Israeli women, US cautions on Gaza invasion Hamas frees two Israeli women, US cautions on Gaza invasion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698121612_ISRAELWOMEN.jpg)
Hamas frees two Israeli women, US cautions on Gaza invasion
The Israeli prime minister's office confirmed the women were handed over to the Israeli military and will be taken to a medical facility.
Tue Oct 24 2023
![Gaza still has fuel but it could run out in hours - ICRC Gaza still has fuel but it could run out in hours - ICRC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697024535_TBSEAPORTGAZA.jpg)
Gaza still has fuel but it could run out in hours - ICRC
Most of Gaza's population has no power and water as Israeli strikes continue and they fear a possible ground invasion.
Thu Oct 12 2023
![After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696980815_Israelistrikes.jpg)
After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears
Israeli security sources said it took more than 48 hours to restore military cohesion, halt infiltrations and clear Hamas fighters.
Wed Oct 11 2023
![Ukraine to launch joint weapons production with US - Zelenskyy Ukraine to launch joint weapons production with US - Zelenskyy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695381590_JLDSVCZNCHBWUYZXM.jpg)
Ukraine to launch joint weapons production with US - Zelenskyy
In his daily address to Ukrainians, Zelenskyy said the long-term agreement would create jobs and a new industrial base in Ukraine, whose economy has been devastated by Russia's invasion and war.
Fri Sep 22 2023