![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
![Lorry driver killed in five-vehicle collision on north-south highway Lorry driver killed in five-vehicle collision on north-south highway](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723688542_KemalanganMaut.jpg)
Lorry driver killed in five-vehicle collision on north-south highway
The male victim in his 30s was pinned in the driver's seat of a trailer lorry, which had collided with another trailer, JBPM said.
Thu Aug 15 2024
![Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement as regional tensions simmer Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement as regional tensions simmer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723692183_Israelimilitary.jpg)
Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement as regional tensions simmer
No anti-Israel or anti-Zionist decision will stop the development of the settlement, said an Israeli minister.
Thu Aug 15 2024
![Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723633715_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat
British police have said there is nothing to indicate that events in Vienna would impact the five appearances at Wembley Stadium.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Public need not worry about eating mussels in PD - Aminuddin Public need not worry about eating mussels in PD - Aminuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716280235_TBAMINUDDINHARUN.jpg)
Public need not worry about eating mussels in PD - Aminuddin
Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the public need not worry because a study has been carried out for a period of six to eight months.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Stop cyberbullying, Nakano and I are friends - Muhammad Shah Stop cyberbullying, Nakano and I are friends - Muhammad Shah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723612892_TBShahFirdaus.jpg)
Stop cyberbullying, Nakano and I are friends - Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah Firdaus said 'netizens' attacking Shinji Nakano's social media could harm their friendship.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721037960_tbTengkuZafrul.jpg)
Malaysia needs to continue as 'neutral' country to become primary investment destination - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia's economy is open and has established cooperative relations with all countries.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Ringgit resumes uptrend to open higher against US dollar Ringgit resumes uptrend to open higher against US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703646010_duitringgit.jpg)
Ringgit resumes uptrend to open higher against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said ringgit's performance has been quite sanguine amidst the anticipation of a better GDP data for 2Q 2024.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Tesla expected to continue investments Selangor - Amirudin Tesla expected to continue investments Selangor - Amirudin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723544890_TBAmirudinShari.jpg)
Tesla expected to continue investments Selangor - Amirudin
Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the invitation was in line with Tesla owner Elon Musk's desire to expand company's market in Asian region.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Earthquake rattles Syria, also felt in Jordan and Lebanon Earthquake rattles Syria, also felt in Jordan and Lebanon](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)
Earthquake rattles Syria, also felt in Jordan and Lebanon
Syria's health ministry said around 65 people sustained minor to moderate injuries as they fled in panic following the earthquake.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![More Indian hospitals hit by doctors' protest against alleged rape and murder More Indian hospitals hit by doctors' protest against alleged rape and murder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723538475_TBprotest.jpg)
More Indian hospitals hit by doctors' protest against alleged rape and murder
Doctors' protest against the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, inside the premises of a hospital, authorities said.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![EPF’s 1H 2024 total distributable income up 29 per cent to RM36.70 bil EPF’s 1H 2024 total distributable income up 29 per cent to RM36.70 bil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707109587_KWSPLogo.jpg)
EPF’s 1H 2024 total distributable income up 29 per cent to RM36.70 bil
The EPF said the distributable income does not include mark-to-market gains of securities that have not been realised.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024 Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683707289_bayi.jpg)
Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said male babies outnumbered females at 51,759 to 48,973 births.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![Ukraine keeps up air attacks on Kursk as Putin lashes out at West Ukraine keeps up air attacks on Kursk as Putin lashes out at West](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723534294_TBmissileattack.jpg)
Ukraine keeps up air attacks on Kursk as Putin lashes out at West
In Kursk, 121,000 people already left or have been evacuated and another 59,000 were in the process of being evacuated, officials said.
Tue Aug 13 2024
![PM to announce important update on SSPA at 19th MAPPA this Friday PM to announce important update on SSPA at 19th MAPPA this Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722512218_TBANWAR.jpg)
PM to announce important update on SSPA at 19th MAPPA this Friday
Datuk Dr Haniff Zainal Abidin said the 19th MAPPA serves as a platform for the Prime Minister to outline key government policies.
Tue Aug 13 2024