![Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716194780_TBMURALRAISI.jpg)
Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning
Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Ebrahim Raisi's successor.
Mon May 20 2024
![TLDM tragedy: Nation mourns worst helicopter crash TLDM tragedy: Nation mourns worst helicopter crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713925551_TLDMjpg.jpg)
TLDM tragedy: Nation mourns worst helicopter crash
The heart-wrenching tragedy marks the worst helicopter crash in the country since nine years ago.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Russians lower flags in mourning, suspects charged in deadly concert hall attack Russians lower flags in mourning, suspects charged in deadly concert hall attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711236245_tbshootingincident.jpg)
Russians lower flags in mourning, suspects charged in deadly concert hall attack
Vladimir Putin pledges to punish all those behind the attack, in which 137 people were killed, including three children and 182 injured.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Sarawak declares two days of mourning Sarawak declares two days of mourning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708483640_TBjenazahabdulta.jpg)
Sarawak declares two days of mourning
The state government said that flags would be flown at half-mast throughout Sarawak, and any entertainment events would be postponed.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![State mourning declared after 14 dead, 25 injured in Prague University mass shooting State mourning declared after 14 dead, 25 injured in Prague University mass shooting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703192941_CzechShooting.jpg)
State mourning declared after 14 dead, 25 injured in Prague University mass shooting
The Czech government has designated Dec 23 as a national day of mourning following the mass shooting at a Prague University.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Honduras bus crash leaves 10 dead, president declares national mourning Honduras bus crash leaves 10 dead, president declares national mourning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41701834904_busaccident.jpg)
Honduras bus crash leaves 10 dead, president declares national mourning
The bus, carrying nearly 60 people, crashed into a bridge before tipping into a stream at the bottom of the ravine about 41 kilometers.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![Mourners demand accountability, bury loved ones after Iraq wedding inferno Mourners demand accountability, bury loved ones after Iraq wedding inferno](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695893362_funeral.jpg)
Mourners demand accountability, bury loved ones after Iraq wedding inferno
Government officials have announced the arrest of 14 people over Tuesday night's fire, including the owners of the events hall.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![Queen Elizabeth's funeral costs British Government US$200 million Queen Elizabeth's funeral costs British Government US$200 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684465746_RoyalsFuneral.jpg)
Queen Elizabeth's funeral costs British Government US$200 million
The funeral and associated events honouring Queen Elizabeth II, which took place during a period of national mourning, incurred an estimated cost of nearly US$200 million
Fri May 19 2023
![Lisa Marie Presley mourned in memorial service at Graceland Lisa Marie Presley mourned in memorial service at Graceland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674449350_Memphis.jpg)
Lisa Marie Presley mourned in memorial service at Graceland
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Graceland to pay their respects to Lisa Marie Presley in a memorial service at the mansion in Memphis.
Mon Jan 23 2023
![Senegal declares national mourning after bus crash kills dozens Senegal declares national mourning after bus crash kills dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673219665_Buscrashed.jpg)
Senegal declares national mourning after bus crash kills dozens
The accident occurred after the tyre of one passenger bus burst, sending it into the path of another bus coming in the opposite direction.
Mon Jan 09 2023
![17 dead, 22 injured as lorry rams into mourners near crematorium in China 17 dead, 22 injured as lorry rams into mourners near crematorium in China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673155675_trafficaccidentNa.jpg)
17 dead, 22 injured as lorry rams into mourners near crematorium in China
A lorry crashed into a group of mourners waiting outside a crematorium in south-east China, killing 17 people and injuring 22, Xinhua reported on Sunday.
Sun Jan 08 2023
![Brazil bids farewell to beloved soccer star Pele Brazil bids farewell to beloved soccer star Pele](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672795872_BRAZIL.jpg)
Brazil bids farewell to beloved soccer star Pele
Pele's coffin was taken to its final resting place from the city's stadium where 230,000 mourners had filed past his open casket.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672709515_PELE.jpg)
Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake
Mourners lined up to see Pele's body in an open casket in the centre of the field at the Vila Belmiro stadium.
Tue Jan 03 2023
![Brazil announces 3 days of mourning following Pele's death Brazil announces 3 days of mourning following Pele's death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672370009_PelediesSaoPaulo.jpg)
Brazil announces 3 days of mourning following Pele's death
Brazil declared three days of mourning Thursday following the death of Pele.
Fri Dec 30 2022
![Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61667119497_stampede.jpg)
Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede
Most Halloween festivals, events and parades, as well as shows by K-pop stars have been cancelled as the country mourns the deaths of at least 153 people in an overnight stampede.
Sun Oct 30 2022