![Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720678490_openai.jpg)
Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny
Microsoft gives up its board observer seat at OpenAI to ease US and UK antitrust regulators' concerns about its control over the AI startup.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717064386_Marapi.jpg)
Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB
Indonesia has observed a rising trend in disasters this year averaging 20 incidents daily, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Israeli minister says Netanyahu 'failing,' calls for elections Israeli minister says Netanyahu 'failing,' calls for elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699224770_TBNetanyahu.jpg)
Israeli minister says Netanyahu 'failing,' calls for elections
An observer in the war cabinet said Benjamin Netanyahu had failed on security and the economy, calls for elections by year's end.
Thu May 30 2024
![Malaysia observes six celebrations this week, a reflection of the country's diversity - Aaron Dagang Malaysia observes six celebrations this week, a reflection of the country's diversity - Aaron Dagang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713147878_perayaanjpg.jpg)
Malaysia observes six celebrations this week, a reflection of the country's diversity - Aaron Dagang
This week alone we have Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Ugadi, Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi, Vishu Day and Songkran, said Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![Setiausaha Agung PBB kecam letupan sasar pasukan pengaman di Lubnan Setiausaha Agung PBB kecam letupan sasar pasukan pengaman di Lubnan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707451921_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
Setiausaha Agung PBB kecam letupan sasar pasukan pengaman di Lubnan
Setiausaha Agung Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) mengecam insiden letupan yang menyasarkan peronda dari Observer Group Lebanon (OGL).
Sun Mar 31 2024
![Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709656518_MetaPlatforms.jpg)
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage
Internet traffic observer Down Detector is reporting vast outages on several Meta platforms Tuesday.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Malaysia regrets objection to Palestine's observer status at Conference On Disarmament Malaysia regrets objection to Palestine's observer status at Conference On Disarmament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81709181600_AlaminEverest.jpg)
Malaysia regrets objection to Palestine's observer status at Conference On Disarmament
Malaysia deeply regretted that Palestine's application to participate as an observer state at the Conference on Disarmament (CD) for the 2024 session was objected to by some delegations.
Thu Feb 29 2024
![US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703121160_Houthimilitary.jpg)
US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas
The Houthis complained that US aircraft were observed flying close to Yemeni airspace and coastal areas.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![Work Programme on Just Transition Pathways: Workshop Discusses Way Forward at COP28 Work Programme on Just Transition Pathways: Workshop Discusses Way Forward at COP28](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701484499_TBcopuae.jpg)
Work Programme on Just Transition Pathways: Workshop Discusses Way Forward at COP28
Earlier this week, more than 130 Parties and observers took part in a workshop to discuss the way forward on the work programme on just transition pathways at COP28.
Sat Dec 02 2023
![NASA probe to observe near-Earth asteroid's 2029 close encounter NASA probe to observe near-Earth asteroid's 2029 close encounter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699616015_TBNASA.jpg)
NASA probe to observe near-Earth asteroid's 2029 close encounter
When it does, a spacecraft launched by NASA in 2016 expected to be in position to provide detailed examination of the rare close encounter.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Scientists observe chimpanzees using human-like warfare tactic Scientists observe chimpanzees using human-like warfare tactic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698998606_chimpanzees.jpg)
Scientists observe chimpanzees using human-like warfare tactic
Studying chimpanzee behavior may offer insight into our own species.
Sat Nov 04 2023
![Reviving dialogue a crucial step in overcoming US-China pessimism Reviving dialogue a crucial step in overcoming US-China pessimism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631084052_uschina.jpg)
Reviving dialogue a crucial step in overcoming US-China pessimism
Fluctuations in tension and cooperation are common between the US and China, but observers say the relationship is probably at its most fragile yet.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![Malaysia's speaker among 333 foreign dignitaries to observe Cambodia's GE Malaysia's speaker among 333 foreign dignitaries to observe Cambodia's GE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686050077_JohariAbdul.jpg)
Malaysia's speaker among 333 foreign dignitaries to observe Cambodia's GE
Malaysia's Speaker of Parliament, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul will visit Cambodia to observe the seventh general election.
Thu Jul 20 2023
![Young UMNO members need to adapt to change - Bung Moktar Young UMNO members need to adapt to change - Bung Moktar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51683803151_TBBungMoktar.jpg)
Young UMNO members need to adapt to change - Bung Moktar
UMNO members, especially the young ones, need to observe and understand the history of the party's struggle and then adapt to the current changes to enable UMNO to remain relevant.
Thu May 11 2023
![Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677488891_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe
Customers can enjoy a hot cuppa and observe or interact with the cafe's resident reptiles at the wildlife-friendly cafe.
Mon Feb 27 2023