![Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720000828_floppydisk.jpg)
Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
Japan's government has finally ditched floppy disks in all its systems, marking a key milestone in its long-awaited modernisation campaign.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Gambian ex-minister faces rape, torture charges in long-awaited Swiss trial Gambian ex-minister faces rape, torture charges in long-awaited Swiss trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704705662_TBSwitzerlandjpg.jpg)
Gambian ex-minister faces rape, torture charges in long-awaited Swiss trial
Ousman Sonko will become the highest-ranking official to be tried in Europe under the principle of universal jurisdiction.
Mon Jan 08 2024
![Excitement for beach businesses as Thailand braces for Chinese deluge Excitement for beach businesses as Thailand braces for Chinese deluge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674548357_THAILAND.jpg)
Excitement for beach businesses as Thailand braces for Chinese deluge
Entrepreneurs on Thailand's holiday island of Phuket are bracing enthusiastically for the long-awaited return of Chinese tourists.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![Xavi and Laporta salute Messi's World Cup triumph: 'Historical justice has been done' Xavi and Laporta salute Messi's World Cup triumph: 'Historical justice has been done'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671495331_LionelMessi.jpg)
Xavi and Laporta salute Messi's World Cup triumph: 'Historical justice has been done'
Xavi and Joan Laporta paid tribute to Lionel Messi following his long-awaited World Cup triumph, the latter stating "historical justice has been done."
Tue Dec 20 2022
![Analysis - Soccer-Bale saves the day again as Wales make long-awaited World Cup return Analysis - Soccer-Bale saves the day again as Wales make long-awaited World Cup return](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669082912_QATAR.jpg)
Analysis - Soccer-Bale saves the day again as Wales make long-awaited World Cup return
After a series of agonising heartaches, Wales are at a World Cup for the first time since 64 years ago.
Tue Nov 22 2022
![Biden and Xi meet face-to-face as superpower relations mired in tensions Biden and Xi meet face-to-face as superpower relations mired in tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51635952341_JoeBidenXiJinpin.jpg)
Biden and Xi meet face-to-face as superpower relations mired in tensions
The long-awaited in-person meeting comes as relations between the superpowers have sunk to their lowest in decades.
Mon Nov 14 2022
![Govt's move to introduce 'Wakaf Halal PKS OKU' much awaited - Ras Adiba Govt's move to introduce 'Wakaf Halal PKS OKU' much awaited - Ras Adiba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665151826_TBRASADIBA.jpg)
Govt's move to introduce 'Wakaf Halal PKS OKU' much awaited - Ras Adiba
The government's move to fuel the development of the halal industry by introducing the Wakaf Halal PKS OKU is long-awaited.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Tennis - Murray finds spark before long-awaited return to Melbourne Park Tennis - Murray finds spark before long-awaited return to Melbourne Park](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642383404_TBAndyMurrayTennnis.jpg)
Tennis - Murray finds spark before long-awaited return to Melbourne Park
Murray faces Georgia's 21st seed Nikoloz Basilashvili in the first round on Tuesday.
Mon Jan 17 2022
![Netizens enthusiastic over interstate, overseas travel announcement Netizens enthusiastic over interstate, overseas travel announcement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633870003_travel.jpg)
Netizens enthusiastic over interstate, overseas travel announcement
The long-awaited announcement on interstate and overseas travel has sparked enthusiastic reactions among netizens as if they were 'celebrating victory' today.
Sun Oct 10 2021
![Olympics: One and done? Karate ponders uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo debut Olympics: One and done? Karate ponders uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo debut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628413573_TOKYO.jpg)
Olympics: One and done? Karate ponders uncertain Olympic future after Tokyo debut
Karate had its long-awaited moment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last week but does it deserve a place in future Games?
Sun Aug 08 2021
![Olympics - Surfing: Surfers ride wave of emotion to make Olympic history Olympics - Surfing: Surfers ride wave of emotion to make Olympic history](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61627181939_TOKYO.jpg)
Olympics - Surfing: Surfers ride wave of emotion to make Olympic history
Four of the world's top male surfers made history on Sunday morning as their sport made its long-awaited Olympic debut.
Sun Jul 25 2021
!['Friends' reunion to air May 27, with slew of celebrity guests 'Friends' reunion to air May 27, with slew of celebrity guests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620940324_friends.jpg)
'Friends' reunion to air May 27, with slew of celebrity guests
The long-awaited "Friends" cast reunion will be broadcast on May 27 and will feature a slew of celebrity guests.
Thu May 13 2021
![Explainer -Trump Facebook ruling, here's how social media sites handle world leaders Explainer -Trump Facebook ruling, here's how social media sites handle world leaders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613253708_Trump.jpg)
Explainer -Trump Facebook ruling, here's how social media sites handle world leaders
The long-awaited ruling will bring the focus back onto how Facebook decides what world leaders and politicians can on their platforms.
Thu May 06 2021
![Liverpool celebrate long-awaited title in front of empty Kop Liverpool celebrate long-awaited title in front of empty Kop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595476110_liverpool.jpg)
Liverpool celebrate long-awaited title in front of empty Kop
Liverpool's players finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Chelsea.
Thu Jul 23 2020
![4 major reasons why Malaysians must watch ONE: A New Era 4 major reasons why Malaysians must watch ONE: A New Era](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/41553524524_onec.jpg)
4 major reasons why Malaysians must watch ONE: A New Era
ONE Championship will finally make its long-awaited debut in Japan with an action-packed event this coming Sunday, 31 March.
Mon Mar 25 2019