![Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721033537_tbvehiclesdestroyed.jpg)
Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital
The bomb destroyed 10 cars and damaged several buildings nearby in a well-guarded area near the Presidential Palace.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Why society needs to address loneliness Why society needs to address loneliness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720695245_lonelinessepidemic.jpg)
Why society needs to address loneliness
Several scientific studies have found that loneliness can lead to poor physical and mental health.
Sun Jul 14 2024
![George Clooney says Biden not the man he was in 2020, should drop out George Clooney says Biden not the man he was in 2020, should drop out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720671412_GeorgeClooney.jpg)
George Clooney says Biden not the man he was in 2020, should drop out
After Joe Biden's debate performance, several Hollywood donors called on the president to end his campaign.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61719908867_TBPalestin.jpg)
Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza
Thousands who ignored evacuation orders fled overnight in the dark, as Israeli tanks and planes bombarded several areas.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Graft probe: PROLINTAS to fully cooperate with MACC Graft probe: PROLINTAS to fully cooperate with MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719365077_TBprolintas.jpg)
Graft probe: PROLINTAS to fully cooperate with MACC
Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (PROLINTAS) has confirmed that several of its employees have been remanded by the MACC to assist in an ongoing investigation related to construction contracts.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Blackrock: No compromise with evil Blackrock: No compromise with evil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719194845_TBBlackrock.jpg)
Blackrock: No compromise with evil
JUST empathizes with the concerns expressed by several NGOs and public figures in Malaysia over the involvement of the fund manager, BlackRock, in Malaysia's infrastructure development.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718704815_TBRamliMohamedYoosu.jpg)
RM24.2 million fraud: Cops detained 13 individuals, including four bank employees
The individuals have been detained to assist the investigation of fraudulent withdrawals from several fixed deposit accounts.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Railway collision in eastern India kills 15, injures several Railway collision in eastern India kills 15, injures several](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718612723_TBTraincollision.jpg)
Railway collision in eastern India kills 15, injures several
The goods train smashed into the rear of a passenger train, causing three carriages to go off the rails.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Consider This: Bajau Laut (Part 2) — Statelessness & Displacement of Sea Nomads
More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut community in Semporna, Sabah, were evicted by the authorities last week, and their stilt houses demolished, some even burned. The plight of the Bajau Laut has since dominated national attention after several video recordings of the incident were uploaded to social media with the hashtag #PandangKeSabah. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Vilashini Somiah, an anthropologist at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Universiti Malaya, and Wong Kueng Hui, director of the independent youth group Mandiri Borneo.
Wed Jun 12 2024
Consider This: Bajau Laut (Part 1) — Homes Demolished in Controversial Eviction
More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut community in Semporna, Sabah, were evicted by the authorities last week, and their stilt houses demolished, some even burned. The plight of the Bajau Laut has since dominated national attention after several video recordings of the incident were uploaded to social media with the hashtag #PandangKeSabah. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mukmin Nantang, founder of the Sabah-based NGO Borneo Komrad, who first uploaded the now viral videos. For almost a decade, Borneo Komrad has been running Sekolah-Sekolah Alternatif, which provides free education for stateless, undocumented, and under-served children in Sabah.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Rescue worker dies, several thousand evacuated in southern Germany floods Rescue worker dies, several thousand evacuated in southern Germany floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717379246_heavyrainfalls.jpg)
Rescue worker dies, several thousand evacuated in southern Germany floods
Several thousand people were forced to leave their homes as heavy rain caused flooding in southern Germany.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600246980_MPC.jpg)
Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC
Malaysia is set to spearhead several multi-country initiatives, including workshops and conferences focused on regulatory reforms, productivity enhancement via artificial intelligence (AI), and modern
Wed May 29 2024
![Najib attempts to stop probe against 1MDB - Investigating officer Najib attempts to stop probe against 1MDB - Investigating officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712132139_TBnajibjpg.jpg)
Najib attempts to stop probe against 1MDB - Investigating officer
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak instructed several actions taken to stop MACC's investigation when he was PM, including closing the 1MDB case.
Tue May 28 2024
![Thousands in Paris protest against Israel offensive in Gaza Thousands in Paris protest against Israel offensive in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716868172_proPalestinianprot.jpg)
Thousands in Paris protest against Israel offensive in Gaza
Several thousand demonstrators gathered in Paris to protest against Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
Tue May 28 2024
![In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer' In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714371064_Philippinesjpg.jpg)
In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer'
This year, heatwaves have already ravaged several countries in Asia, costing lives, disrupting education and damaging livelihoods.
Sat May 25 2024