![North Korea scraps all economic cooperation with South Korea North Korea scraps all economic cooperation with South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707363164_TBThethplenary.jpg)
North Korea scraps all economic cooperation with South Korea
North Korea also voted to abolish laws governing economic ties with Seoul, including the special law on the operation of the Mount Kumgang.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy new weapons at border North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy new weapons at border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700720681_TBNorthKoreajpg.jpg)
North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy new weapons at border
North Korea's defence ministry said it would restore all military measures it had halted under the deal with South Korea.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Sri Lanka scraps proposal to export monkeys to China Sri Lanka scraps proposal to export monkeys to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687940917_TBBuddhisttemple.jpg)
Sri Lanka scraps proposal to export monkeys to China
Sri Lanka has scrapped plans to capture and export 100,000 wild toque macaques to zoos in China.
Wed Jun 28 2023
![Thailand scraps plan to allow foreigners to buy land Thailand scraps plan to allow foreigners to buy land](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625745516_bangkokthailandc.jpg)
Thailand scraps plan to allow foreigners to buy land
Anupong Paochinda called the issue "a delicate matter" and said a study was needed to weigh the advantages and disadvantages.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![Soccer - Qatar scraps COVID entry test requirement for World Cup fans Soccer - Qatar scraps COVID entry test requirement for World Cup fans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666856728_DOHA.jpg)
Soccer - Qatar scraps COVID entry test requirement for World Cup fans
Qatar is expecting an unprecedented 1.2 million visitors during the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![UK announces u-turn on corporation tax UK announces u-turn on corporation tax](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665806078_LIZTRUSS.jpg)
UK announces u-turn on corporation tax
After weeks of harsh criticism from home and abroad, the UK government on Friday decided to scrap the cancellation of the increase in corporation tax.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![Wee: Govt to monitor development after Indonesia scraps palm oil export levy Wee: Govt to monitor development after Indonesia scraps palm oil export levy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658222116_sawit.jpg)
Wee: Govt to monitor development after Indonesia scraps palm oil export levy
The government will monitor the development of the palm oil industry after Indonesia announced that it has scrapped its export levy for all palm oil products until August 31, 2022.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Russia scraps remaining COVID restrictions Russia scraps remaining COVID restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81451049297_KremlinRussiaMos.jpg)
Russia scraps remaining COVID restrictions
A consumer watchdog said the dynamics of the virus were consistent with global trends and 93% of confirmed cases were mild or asymptomatic.
Fri Jul 01 2022
![UK's Johnson scraps COVID restrictions in England UK's Johnson scraps COVID restrictions in England](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645515179_borisjohnson.jpg)
UK's Johnson scraps COVID restrictions in England
Johnson said he would end all coronavirus restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for people with COVID-19.
Tue Feb 22 2022
![Two boys die believed to have eaten waste food Two boys die believed to have eaten waste food](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644764164_sisatongsampah.jpg)
Two boys die believed to have eaten waste food
Two Myanmar siblings died after they were believed to have eaten food scraps from a rubbish bin in Kampung Baru Sungai Tepa near Bukit Malut, Langkawi this afternoon.
Sun Feb 13 2022
![Sweden declare pandemic over, despite warnings from scientists Sweden declare pandemic over, despite warnings from scientists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644469949_SWEDEN.jpg)
Sweden declare pandemic over, despite warnings from scientists
Sweden scraps almost all of its pandemic restrictions and stops most testing for COVID-19, even as pressure rises on the healthcare system.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![Better watch out, better not bite: Thai Santa divers feed sharks Better watch out, better not bite: Thai Santa divers feed sharks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639190122_BANGKOK.jpg)
Better watch out, better not bite: Thai Santa divers feed sharks
For the sharks, stingrays, and schools of colourful fish, the diving duo brought joy to their world as they flung out food scraps.
Sat Dec 11 2021
![Benin project turns waste fabric into recycled 'gold' Benin project turns waste fabric into recycled 'gold'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636859810_QUIDAH.jpg)
Benin project turns waste fabric into recycled 'gold'
Amake Yessoufou collects scraps of fabric used by tailors from sewing workshops of Ouidah to make clothes.
Sun Nov 14 2021
![This soup factory gives food waste a new lease on life This soup factory gives food waste a new lease on life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71634624243_NETHERLAND.jpg)
This soup factory gives food waste a new lease on life
Every year, the factory saves almost 200 tons of ungraded vegetables or food scraps from the trash can to make delicious soups and ketchup.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![England scraps quarantine for fully-vaccinated EU, US visitors England scraps quarantine for fully-vaccinated EU, US visitors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627483888_Boris.jpg)
England scraps quarantine for fully-vaccinated EU, US visitors
The opening up of England would likely be followed by the rest of the United Kingdom.
Wed Jul 28 2021