![Tennis - Djokovic two wins away from ending 2024 barren run after reaching Geneva Open semi-final Tennis - Djokovic two wins away from ending 2024 barren run after reaching Geneva Open semi-final](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700452541_NovakDjokovic.jpg)
Tennis - Djokovic two wins away from ending 2024 barren run after reaching Geneva Open semi-final
World number one Novak Djokovic beat Tallon Griekspoor to advance to the semi-finals of the Geneva Open.
Fri May 24 2024
![Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716444026_EldoradoPark.jpg)
Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
![Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700452541_NovakDjokovic.jpg)
Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot.
Mon May 13 2024
![Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41609682558_Badminton.jpg)
Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement
Kento Momota he is retiring from badminton, after the former world number one failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![All England: Pearly-Thinaah eliminate world number one pair to advance to quarter-finals All England: Pearly-Thinaah eliminate world number one pair to advance to quarter-finals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710449506_PearlyTanMThinaa.jpg)
All England: Pearly-Thinaah eliminate world number one pair to advance to quarter-finals
It was the first victory for the country's pair against the four-time world champion pair after losing in their last five encounters.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score - Fahmi Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708940312_TBFAHMI.jpg)
Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score - Fahmi
Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G Consistency Score at 97.29 per cent according to Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![Tennis - No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground Tennis - No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71613485615_NovakDjokovic.jpg)
Tennis - No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground
Novak Djokovic remains world number one but twice major champion Carlos Alcaraz is hot on his heels.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Tennis - Murray wins first match in Washington since tearful 2018 appearance Tennis - Murray wins first match in Washington since tearful 2018 appearance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51609115320_ANDYMURRAYTENNIS.jpg)
Tennis - Murray wins first match in Washington since tearful 2018 appearance
The 36-year-old former world number one recovered in the opening set tiebreak to defeat American Brandon Nakashima.
Thu Aug 03 2023
![Axelsen inspired by Chong Wei, hopes to chase more titles Axelsen inspired by Chong Wei, hopes to chase more titles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673843243_ViktorAxelsen.jpg)
Axelsen inspired by Chong Wei, hopes to chase more titles
World number one shuttler, Viktor Axelsen is currently unbeatable and is in a class of his own but the Dane admits that he still has a long way to go to match Datuk Lee Chong Wei's success.
Mon Jan 16 2023
![Taylor Swift, songwriters agree to end 'Shake It Off' copyright case Taylor Swift, songwriters agree to end 'Shake It Off' copyright case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-04/71523527414_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift, songwriters agree to end 'Shake It Off' copyright case
Two songwriters drop their lawsuit claiming Grammy-winning musician Taylor Swift copied their lyrics in her 2014 number-one hit.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Aaliyah receives scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby Aaliyah receives scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670228271_AaliyahYoong.jpg)
Aaliyah receives scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby
Malaysian water skiing golden child and Asia's number one, Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah today received a scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) to pursue her studies in Florida.
Mon Dec 05 2022
![Tennis: Rune into Paris semis after Alcaraz retires, Djokovic advances Tennis: Rune into Paris semis after Alcaraz retires, Djokovic advances](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667613136_PARIS.jpg)
Tennis: Rune into Paris semis after Alcaraz retires, Djokovic advances
World number one Carlos Alcaraz retired injured against Holger Rune at the Paris Masters.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![UTP remains Malaysia's number one private university UTP remains Malaysia's number one private university](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665738598_TBUTPxjpg.jpg)
UTP remains Malaysia's number one private university
Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has reached another milestone in the THE World University Rankings 2023, surging to the 401-500 band.
Fri Oct 14 2022
![Tennis - Alcaraz confidence dented by defeat in first Tour match as number one Tennis - Alcaraz confidence dented by defeat in first Tour match as number one](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71664959317_CarlosAlcaraz.jpg)
Tennis - Alcaraz confidence dented by defeat in first Tour match as number one
Alcaraz, the youngest player to top the men's world rankings, was broken five times by lucky loser Goffin.
Wed Oct 05 2022
![Tennis: Reaction to Federer announcing his retirement Tennis: Reaction to Federer announcing his retirement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663300329_federer.jpg)
Tennis: Reaction to Federer announcing his retirement
Twenty-times Grand Slam champion and former world number one announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 41.
Fri Sep 16 2022