![Locals hope Croatian bay becomes world's smallest sea Locals hope Croatian bay becomes world's smallest sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721818544_Croatia.jpg)
Locals hope Croatian bay becomes world's smallest sea
Residents of Karin Sea hopes it can be officially designated world's smallest sea, bringing more tourism and more environmental protection.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Russian scientists conduct autopsy on 44,000-year-old permafrost wolf carcass Russian scientists conduct autopsy on 44,000-year-old permafrost wolf carcass](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720176122_wolfcarcassRussi.jpg)
Russian scientists conduct autopsy on 44,000-year-old permafrost wolf carcass
Found by chance by locals in Yakutia's Abyyskiy district in 2021, the wolf's body is only now being properly examined by scientists.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Police monitor Taylor Swift gig decibels as Madrid locals fume at noise Police monitor Taylor Swift gig decibels as Madrid locals fume at noise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717130071_TaylorSwifts.jpg)
Police monitor Taylor Swift gig decibels as Madrid locals fume at noise
A spokesperson said city hall was preparing fines for promoters of previous concerts that have been judged to have exceeded noise limits.
Fri May 31 2024
![Selangor records highest sexual crime cases in past three years Selangor records highest sexual crime cases in past three years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715768669_RompaksamunGangg.jpg)
Selangor records highest sexual crime cases in past three years
Selangor recorded highest number of sexual crimes in the country over past three years, with 90 pct of the perpetrators being locals.
Wed May 15 2024
![[LETTER TO EDITOR] On shaky ground: Protecting visitors in limestone hill enclaves [LETTER TO EDITOR] On shaky ground: Protecting visitors in limestone hill enclaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713426994_menganalisisstatus.jpg)
[LETTER TO EDITOR] On shaky ground: Protecting visitors in limestone hill enclaves
Authorities should also consider empowering locals about the potential hazards associated with limestone formations.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707467365_TBProtestsinHald.jpg)
Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured
The violence erupted when officials moved to demolish a property that some locals considered a religious site.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706587377_TBprotestjpg.jpg)
Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists
Locals protest over a new ticketing system halting rail transport to the iconic Incan site and leaving some tourists stranded.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Cop suspected of kidnapping Bangladeshi journalist suspended from work Cop suspected of kidnapping Bangladeshi journalist suspended from work](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81701333665_TBALLAUDEENjpg.jpg)
Cop suspected of kidnapping Bangladeshi journalist suspended from work
The victim said was beaten, caned, kicked in the stomach and had his hands bound by locals claiming to be policemen who demanded RM1.9 mln.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![Keeping lights off: Undocumented Afghans go underground in Pakistan Keeping lights off: Undocumented Afghans go underground in Pakistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699007422_Torkhamborder.jpg)
Keeping lights off: Undocumented Afghans go underground in Pakistan
Some locals who are helping the Afghans arrange for food and water to be secretly smuggled into the shelter under the cover of night.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Foreign worker recruitment approval: Three subsectors ready to train locals Foreign worker recruitment approval: Three subsectors ready to train locals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615650857_guntingrambut.jpg)
Foreign worker recruitment approval: Three subsectors ready to train locals
Barbershop, textile outlet, and jewellery shop owners have expressed their willingness to train locals to meet their labour needs.
Thu Sep 07 2023
![Demolition of 300-year-old Iraq mosque minaret for road expansion enrages locals Demolition of 300-year-old Iraq mosque minaret for road expansion enrages locals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689519343_rubble.jpg)
Demolition of 300-year-old Iraq mosque minaret for road expansion enrages locals
Plans by the Basra governor to remove the minaret to end a traffic bottleneck in the city were known to religious and cultural authorities.
Sun Jul 16 2023
![Lively air in Aidiladha celebration nationwide Lively air in Aidiladha celebration nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688018194_TBFadillahYusof.jpg)
Lively air in Aidiladha celebration nationwide
In the nation's capital, Muslims both locals and foreigners performed prayers at the National Mosque.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![Military's involvement in field hospital in Turkiye boosts country's standing - Mohamad Military's involvement in field hospital in Turkiye boosts country's standing - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671789779_TBtokmat.jpg)
Military's involvement in field hospital in Turkiye boosts country's standing - Mohamad
The field hospital started offered its level three medical services, including surgical procedures to locals.
Wed Apr 19 2023
![Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677218077_INDONESIA.jpg)
Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot
The riot had started after locals, angered by rumours about a child kidnapping, started throwing rocks at Wamena police station.
Fri Feb 24 2023
![GE15: Majority of Selangor UMNO candidates are locals - Noh GE15: Majority of Selangor UMNO candidates are locals - Noh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666852949_nohomar.jpg)
GE15: Majority of Selangor UMNO candidates are locals - Noh
The majority of UMNO candidates contesting parliamentary seats in Selangor in the GE15 are locals, said state UMNO Liaison Committee chairman, Tan Sri Noh Omar.
Thu Oct 27 2022