![UK banknotes among first depicting King auctioned for more than US$1 mln UK banknotes among first depicting King auctioned for more than US$1 mln](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723549354_TBbankofEngland.jpg)
UK banknotes among first depicting King auctioned for more than US$1 mln
Collectors pay extra for banknotes with the lowest serial numbers, seeking ones as close to 00001 as possible.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Cull or caution: Australia weighs tactics to thin crocodile numbers Cull or caution: Australia weighs tactics to thin crocodile numbers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723525134_crocodile.jpg)
Cull or caution: Australia weighs tactics to thin crocodile numbers
Authorities are taking steps to reduce crocodile attacks through proactive messaging and physical removal of animals.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716542946_tbWorkersbarrier.jpg)
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japan is levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to 4,000 a day to curb overcrowded trails.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![PM expresses confidence in IsDBs in addressing inequality, marginalisation of Muslims PM expresses confidence in IsDBs in addressing inequality, marginalisation of Muslims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714355205_anwarjpg.jpg)
PM expresses confidence in IsDBs in addressing inequality, marginalisation of Muslims
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Muslims still happen to be the largest in terms of numbers of poverty-stricken areas of neglect.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![UK lawmaker admits passing colleagues' numbers to stranger met on dating app UK lawmaker admits passing colleagues' numbers to stranger met on dating app](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594602623_UKBigBen.jpg)
UK lawmaker admits passing colleagues' numbers to stranger met on dating app
William Wragg said he had felt compromised after he sent them intimate photos of himself.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Yemen faces dire landmine crisis: Project Masam reports significant removal efforts Yemen faces dire landmine crisis: Project Masam reports significant removal efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710145603_TByemenjpg.jpg)
Yemen faces dire landmine crisis: Project Masam reports significant removal efforts
Yemen is grappling with a severe issue of landmines, with staggering numbers being removed indicating the depth of the humanitarian crisis.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Pakistan's largest parties strike deal on coalition government Pakistan's largest parties strike deal on coalition government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708476725_BilawalBhuttoZarda.jpg)
Pakistan's largest parties strike deal on coalition government
Shehbaz Sharif said the two parties had the numbers to form government, and also had the support of other smaller parties.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702259983_TBAustraliasPrim.jpg)
Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules
PM Anthony Albanese said Australia's migration numbers needed to be wound back to a "sustainable level," adding that "the system is broken."
Mon Dec 11 2023
![Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701489583_Gaza.jpg)
Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO
Hospitals that remain open are overwhelmed by the numbers of dead and wounded arriving.
Mon Dec 11 2023
![China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674060668_ChinaPopulation.jpg)
China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism
Daily average tourist numbers France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia have risen the first three days of December.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Rising temperatures, longer monsoon drive Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak Rising temperatures, longer monsoon drive Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699941768_Dhakafumigates.jpg)
Rising temperatures, longer monsoon drive Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak
Most people who get dengue do not have symptoms, so the number of cases may be far higher than the reported numbers, experts said.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Israel drops leaflets in Gaza offering reward for hostage information Israel drops leaflets in Gaza offering reward for hostage information](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698151943_GAZA.jpg)
Israel drops leaflets in Gaza offering reward for hostage information
The leaflet listed phone numbers to call with information.
Tue Oct 24 2023
![Only 80 complaints on recycled phone numbers since 2021- Fahmi Only 80 complaints on recycled phone numbers since 2021- Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698122208_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Only 80 complaints on recycled phone numbers since 2021- Fahmi
The number is equivalent to 0.0016% of the overall 49.4 million mobile service users in the country
Tue Oct 24 2023
![2.6 billion scam calls blocked by MCMC 2.6 billion scam calls blocked by MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649663461_PhoneScams.jpg)
2.6 billion scam calls blocked by MCMC
Ramkarpal Singh said through integrated cooperation with National Scam Response Centre, MCMC has blocked phone numbers used by scammers.
Wed Oct 18 2023
![Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695379660_migrant.jpg)
Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden
Biden in May rolled out a new policy to deter illegal crossings, including deporting migrants and banning re-entry for five years.
Fri Sep 22 2023