![Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715835340_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment
The fortunes of the two candidates appeared to be on opposite trajectories in the run-up to the Nov. 5 election.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Muslim nationalism challenges PM's multiethnic government Muslim nationalism challenges PM's multiethnic government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691378882_PAS.jpg)
Muslim nationalism challenges PM's multiethnic government
Malaysia's inter-ethnic compromises are being challenged by Muslim nationalists in the run-up to state polls on 12 August.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![Women's rights: The decline and the fight back Women's rights: The decline and the fight back](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678075461_PROTEST.jpg)
Women's rights: The decline and the fight back
Activists are mobilising to reverse what they warn is a stark decline in women's rights in the run-up to International Women's Day on March.
Mon Mar 06 2023
![Hannah runs up Menara KBS in less than six minutes Hannah runs up Menara KBS in less than six minutes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673522142_TBHANANHYEOH.jpg)
Hannah runs up Menara KBS in less than six minutes
In conjunction with the 'National Take The Stairs Day' yesterday, Hannah Yeoh managed to take up the challenge by running up 18 floors to the rooftop of Menara KBS, Putrajaya today.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![PM Modi's party set for record win in India's Gujarat state election PM Modi's party set for record win in India's Gujarat state election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670551803_NarendraModi.jpg)
PM Modi's party set for record win in India's Gujarat state election
Modi is eyeing a third term as prime minister in 2024 and campaigned extensively across the state in the run-up to the Gujarat vote.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![GE: Support from Chinese and Indian voters for BN on an upward trend - Zahid GE: Support from Chinese and Indian voters for BN on an upward trend - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668249229_ZahidHamidiBagan.jpg)
GE: Support from Chinese and Indian voters for BN on an upward trend - Zahid
The wave of support from the Chinese and Indian community towards Barisan Nasional (BN) shows an upward trend in the run up to the GE15.
Sat Nov 12 2022
![GE15: Police open three IPs, two individuals arrested GE15: Police open three IPs, two individuals arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41664168814_HazaniGhazali.jpg)
GE15: Police open three IPs, two individuals arrested
The police have opened three IPs and arrested two individuals, in Kedah and in Penang, yesterday for allegedly committing election offences in the run-up to the GE15.
Mon Nov 07 2022
![Headscarves with political party logos enliven run-up to GE15 Headscarves with political party logos enliven run-up to GE15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666490934_TudungPolitik.jpg)
Headscarves with political party logos enliven run-up to GE15
Headscarves with the logos of political parties have become a hit with the 15th General Election (GE15) gaining tempo.
Sun Oct 23 2022
![FACTBOX - Plans for the run-up to Queen Elizabeth's funeral FACTBOX - Plans for the run-up to Queen Elizabeth's funeral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663055293_SCOTLAND.jpg)
FACTBOX - Plans for the run-up to Queen Elizabeth's funeral
Tomorrow the queen's coffin will be placed on a gun carriage and taken to the Palace of Westminster.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![Weekend packed with political events Weekend packed with political events](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661510167_TBMASHBENDERAPARTI.jpg)
Weekend packed with political events
Political parties and coalitions are seen to be racing to hold their respective conventions and gatherings to prepare for the GE15.
Fri Aug 26 2022
![Face-off with Russia over Ukraine lifts military spending in 2021, think tank says Face-off with Russia over Ukraine lifts military spending in 2021, think tank says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650875278_RUSSIA.jpg)
Face-off with Russia over Ukraine lifts military spending in 2021, think tank says
Military spending in Europe and Russia surged in the run-up to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Mon Apr 25 2022
![Claims of branch dissolution, party members quitting common before election - Armada chief Claims of branch dissolution, party members quitting common before election - Armada chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644239888_TBAhmadFayhsal.jpg)
Claims of branch dissolution, party members quitting common before election - Armada chief
Allegations of the dissolution of political party branches and members quitting were common in the run-up to a general or state election, said Armada chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.
Mon Feb 07 2022
![After fraught run-up, Beijing turns to opening ceremony After fraught run-up, Beijing turns to opening ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71643963913_volunteerbeijing.jpg)
After fraught run-up, Beijing turns to opening ceremony
The fireworks used on Friday night will equal only 10 pct of those used in 2008, and only in silver, white and green.
Fri Feb 04 2022
![Non-Executive Directors play critical role in putting climate transition at the heart of corporate strategy - CGI Non-Executive Directors play critical role in putting climate transition at the heart of corporate strategy - CGI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81635776226_TBAmazonRainforest.jpg)
Non-Executive Directors play critical role in putting climate transition at the heart of corporate strategy - CGI
Calling all directors to play a part in the global response to climate emergency in the run up to COP26.
Mon Nov 01 2021
![Malaysia's Soh Wai Ching wins Empire State Building Run-up Malaysia's Soh Wai Ching wins Empire State Building Run-up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635320992_sowaiching.jpg)
Malaysia's Soh Wai Ching wins Empire State Building Run-up
He won $100,000 for a charity of his choice.
Wed Oct 27 2021