![Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723632795_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics
Srettha Thavisin's tenure has been marred by setbacks with polls indicating a majority of Thais have an unflattering view of his leadership.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723632838_FumioKishidaJapan.jpg)
What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister
Candidates need 20 signatures from LDP parliamentarians to run for leadership of the party.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702526392_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader
The LDP will hold a contest in September to replace Fumio Kishida as president of the ruling party, and by extension as the PM of Japan.
Wed Aug 14 2024
AWANI Review: Closing the gender leadership gap in higher education
Despite women increasingly outpacing men in higher education enrollment, they remain underrepresented in leadership roles. Prabha Sundram, Head of Education at the British Council Malaysia, examines this persistent gap, its impact, and strategies for universities to achieve true equity and inclusivity.
Sat Aug 10 2024
![Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723010013_TBYehyaAlSinwar.jpg)
Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination
Yahya Sinwar has been in hiding in Gaza, defying Israeli attempts to kill him since the start of the war.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Bangladesh Nobel laureate Yunus named chief adviser of interim government Bangladesh Nobel laureate Yunus named chief adviser of interim government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704121840_muhammadyunusnobe.jpg)
Bangladesh Nobel laureate Yunus named chief adviser of interim government
The student leaders had said they wanted Muhammad Yunus as the chief adviser to the interim government.
Wed Aug 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: Bangladesh parliament dissolved, students to meet army
Bangladesh’s parliament has been dissolved a day after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid unrest. Student protest leaders are scheduled to meet army officials.
Tue Aug 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: Meta apologises for removing PM's posts
Meta Platforms has apologised for the removal of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's posts on its social media platforms that paid tribute to the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, citing an operational error.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722942411_Ganabhaban.jpg)
Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament
Bangladesh's protesting student leaders demand that parliament be dissolved and warned of "strict programme" if their deadline was not met.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722913624_Bangladeshprotest.jpg)
Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters
Student leaders have expressed a desire for a new interim government, with Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus serving as its chief adviser.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722590393_IsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge
Iran and Hamas have both accused Israel of carrying out the killing and have pledged to retaliate against their foe.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722512009_TBMohammadDeif.jpg)
Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says
Mohammed Deif is believed to have been one of the masterminds of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel which triggered the Gaza war.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Iranians mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination Iranians mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722500205_tbIsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Iranians mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination
Ismail Haniyeh's body will be flown to Qatar, where he was usually based, for burial on Friday.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604401168_AyatollahAliKhamen.jpg)
Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh
The funeral will be held in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to Iran's state-run media.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722480618_ProPalestiniandemo.jpg)
Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh's assassination sparked threats of revenge on Israel and fears of the Gaza conflict escalating into a wider Middle East war.
Thu Aug 01 2024