![Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722838348_DeirAlBalah.jpg)
Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards
The US has said it expects indirect talks to go ahead as planned in Qatar's capital Doha on Thursday.
Thu Aug 15 2024
![Olympics - What's happening on Day 13 of Paris Games on Thursday Olympics - What's happening on Day 13 of Paris Games on Thursday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722823357_NoahLyles.jpg)
Olympics - What's happening on Day 13 of Paris Games on Thursday
Marathon swimming is set to get underway amid concerns over water pollution in the river Seine.
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722558617_Boxing.jpg)
Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row
Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics mid-fight on Thursday after she sustained a series of crunching blows from Imane Khelif.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Olympics - What's happening on Day Six of Paris Games on Thursday Olympics - What's happening on Day Six of Paris Games on Thursday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722488649_tbParisOlympic.jpg)
Olympics - What's happening on Day Six of Paris Games on Thursday
Simone Biles is a heavy favourite to win her ninth Olympic medal in Thursday's gymnastics all-around final.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Hamas chief to be buried in Doha after Tehran funeral on Thursday, statement Hamas chief to be buried in Doha after Tehran funeral on Thursday, statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722413306_IsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Hamas chief to be buried in Doha after Tehran funeral on Thursday, statement
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated early on Wednesday morning in Iran.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Bursa Malaysia opens higher, echoing Wall Street's record-breaking rally Bursa Malaysia opens higher, echoing Wall Street's record-breaking rally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712037075_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, echoing Wall Street's record-breaking rally
Bursa Malaysia continued its uptrend on Thursday amidst bullish global risk appetite after the Wall Street hit another record high.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Bursa Malaysia up in early trade, tracking Wall St rally overnight Bursa Malaysia up in early trade, tracking Wall St rally overnight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715601099_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia up in early trade, tracking Wall St rally overnight
Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound in early trade on Thursday, tracking Wall Street's upbeat performance overnight.
Thu May 16 2024
![Greek Gov't survives no-confidence motion Greek Gov't survives no-confidence motion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711683887_GREECE.jpg)
Greek Gov't survives no-confidence motion
The Greek government survived on Thursday a no-confidence motion tabled by the opposition over the handling of a series of crises and challenges.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![Bangladesh building fire kills at least 43, injures dozens Bangladesh building fire kills at least 43, injures dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709262896_Bangladeshfire.jpg)
Bangladesh building fire kills at least 43, injures dozens
The fire originated in a popular biryani restaurant in Dhaka's Bailey Road late on Thursday and quickly spread to other floors, killing at least 43 people.
Fri Mar 01 2024
![US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709191418_LloydAustin.jpg)
US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will be in the US Capitol on Thursday to testify before lawmakers about his secret hospitalisation last month to be treated for prostate cancer
Thu Feb 29 2024
![New Zealand's smoking ban goes up in smoke New Zealand's smoking ban goes up in smoke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81709191167_SmokingGeneric.jpg)
New Zealand's smoking ban goes up in smoke
New Zealand has overturned laws that would have banned the sale of cigarettes to future generations, the government said on Thursday, reported German news agency (dpa).
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675437638_airpollution.jpg)
Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home
Agencies under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would operate from home on Thursday and Friday to reduce traffic and potential exposure for city employees.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![Alec Baldwin to be arraigned this week for 'Rust' movie-set shooting Alec Baldwin to be arraigned this week for 'Rust' movie-set shooting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675203465_TBALECBALDWIN.jpg)
Alec Baldwin to be arraigned this week for 'Rust' movie-set shooting
Alec Baldwin will be arraigned on Thursday in New Mexico after he was charged again with involuntary manslaughter in fatal 2021 shooting.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![Continuous rain warning for East Sabah, Sarawak on Thursday, Friday - MetMalaysia Continuous rain warning for East Sabah, Sarawak on Thursday, Friday - MetMalaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81696068473_TBhujan.jpg)
Continuous rain warning for East Sabah, Sarawak on Thursday, Friday - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia has also updated the Continuous Rain Warning for Sarawak on the same day.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![2 killed, 8 injured in shelling attack in Southern Myanmar 2 killed, 8 injured in shelling attack in Southern Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681725143_Myanmar.jpg)
2 killed, 8 injured in shelling attack in Southern Myanmar
Two people were killed and eight others injured in a shelling attack in southern Myanmar's Taninthayi Region on Thursday.
Fri Dec 22 2023