![Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713876066_TBringgitmalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit extends gains versus US dollar in early trade
The ringgit extended its gains to open firmer against the US dollar on Friday, driven by the growing prospect of an interest rate cut.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693625208_Earthquake.jpg)
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the coast of Peru on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![One dead, flights cancelled after roof collapses at Delhi airport One dead, flights cancelled after roof collapses at Delhi airport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719554279_delhiairport.jpg)
One dead, flights cancelled after roof collapses at Delhi airport
A roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds at the main airport in India's capital New Delhi on Friday, killing one person.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715923183_TBICJjpg.jpg)
World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive
Israel has denounced South Africa's claim that it is violating 1948 Genocide Convention, saying it makes a mockery of the crime of genocide.
Thu May 23 2024
![Israeli tanks encircle eastern half of Rafah Israeli tanks encircle eastern half of Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715210952_Israelimilitary.jpg)
Israeli tanks encircle eastern half of Rafah
Israeli tanks have captured the main road dividing the eastern and western halves of Rafah on Friday.
Fri May 10 2024
![India votes in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term India votes in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713501146_TBIndiajpg.jpg)
India votes in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term
On Friday, in the largest of the seven phases, 166 million voters in 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories will vote.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713223071_antimissile.jpg)
Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war
Israel launched a strike on Iranian soil on Friday, sources said, in the latest of the tit-for-tat exchanges between the regional arch foes.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Planes move away from Isfahan as Iran suspends flights over several cities Planes move away from Isfahan as Iran suspends flights over several cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713497112_Isfahan.jpg)
Planes move away from Isfahan as Iran suspends flights over several cities
Some Emirates and Flydubai flights that were flying over Iran early on Friday (April 19) made sudden sharp turns away from the airspace
Fri Apr 19 2024
![BKKA 2024 for civil servants to be paid on Friday - KPPA BKKA 2024 for civil servants to be paid on Friday - KPPA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708504231_TBPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
BKKA 2024 for civil servants to be paid on Friday - KPPA
The Special Aidilfitri Financial Aid (BKKA) 2024 of RM500 will be paid to eligible civil servants this Friday.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![Russia's FSB chief says U.S., Britain, Ukraine behind Moscow attack - TASS Russia's FSB chief says U.S., Britain, Ukraine behind Moscow attack - TASS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711278995_CrocusCityHallcon.jpg)
Russia's FSB chief says U.S., Britain, Ukraine behind Moscow attack - TASS
Bortnikov said that the United States, Britain and Ukraine were behind the Moscow concert hall attack that killed at least 139 people on Friday.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![US Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline US Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81709181380_Capitol.jpg)
US Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline
US congressional leaders have come to an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown slated for midnight on Friday, lawmakers said Wednesday.
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Navalny to be buried on Friday, allies accuse Russia of blocking plan for bigger service Navalny to be buried on Friday, allies accuse Russia of blocking plan for bigger service](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708307359_TBAlexeiNavalny.jpg)
Navalny to be buried on Friday, allies accuse Russia of blocking plan for bigger service
Alexei Navalny's allies had been looking for a hall to accommodate supporters at a farewell ceremony, but said had been refused everywhere.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71706855000_TBHanoiairportj.jpg)
Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution
All flights to and from the international airport in Vietnam's capital Hanoi have been delayed or diverted to other cities on Friday.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![Indonesia's Jokowi insists 'no problem' in cabinet amid rumbles of discontent Indonesia's Jokowi insists 'no problem' in cabinet amid rumbles of discontent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670586676_jokowi.jpg)
Indonesia's Jokowi insists 'no problem' in cabinet amid rumbles of discontent
Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Friday insisted his cabinet was working normally, amid reports of discontent among his top officials.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![Ringgit opens higher vs greenback amidst Fed's interest rate decision Ringgit opens higher vs greenback amidst Fed's interest rate decision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701417872_MONEYCHANGE.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher vs greenback amidst Fed's interest rate decision
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday after the United States Federal Reserve decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.5 per cent.
Fri Feb 02 2024