![Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718883543_BurundianAfricanUn.jpg)
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Gaza aid still departing Cyprus by sea while landing pier fixed, Cypriot official says Gaza aid still departing Cyprus by sea while landing pier fixed, Cypriot official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717067013_Gazashoreline.jpg)
Gaza aid still departing Cyprus by sea while landing pier fixed, Cypriot official says
A spokesperson said offloading aid had slowed down, but the sea corridor had not ceased operating.
Thu May 30 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods [COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627540836_Study.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods
The multilingualism of Malaysians has been slowly dwindling in the past decades.
Tue May 21 2024
![Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701762775_Vietnamflagbende.jpg)
Vietnam forfeits billions of dollars in foreign aid amid anti-graft freeze, document says
The anti-graft drive has created a sort of paralysis, in which bureaucrats are slow to approve or advance initiatives.
Fri May 17 2024
![Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714547566_classroom.jpg)
Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
![Italian tourist hotspots start to raise defences against overcrowding Italian tourist hotspots start to raise defences against overcrowding](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714046198_TBStMarksSquare.jpg)
Italian tourist hotspots start to raise defences against overcrowding
Venice isn't the only place in Italy that has recently introduced new measures aimed at slowing tourist flows.
Sat Apr 27 2024
![Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711454207_Dalicargovessel.jpg)
Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge
The ship's "black box" data recorder also picked up commands to the crew to drop anchor, presumably aimed at slowing the vessel.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![CENTHRA: Progress to hold Israel accountable for genocidal acts extremely slow CENTHRA: Progress to hold Israel accountable for genocidal acts extremely slow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697078012_CENTHRA.jpg)
CENTHRA: Progress to hold Israel accountable for genocidal acts extremely slow
Failure to act decisively in the face of such atrocities is not an option.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710724270_TBIcelandjpg.jpg)
Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December
The eruption sent fountains of molten rock soaring from a roughly 3 km-long fissure.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710327238_JamesChinomba.jpg)
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says
The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Takeaways from the 2024 Oscars show Takeaways from the 2024 Oscars show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710116858_protest.jpg)
Takeaways from the 2024 Oscars show
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters angered by the Israel-Gaza conflict shouted and slowed traffic surrounding the Dolby Theatre.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707196040_TBclearicejpg.jpg)
Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities
Hubei has been hit the hardest, with highways slowed to a crawl and trains delayed or cancelled, leaving travellers stranded.
Tue Feb 06 2024
AWANI Review: Funding Winter: Where’s the VC money going in a slow market?
VC funding may be down, but not all hope is lost for startups. Low Zhen Hui, managing partner of early-stage investor Artem Ventures, talks about where the money is going, spotting promising investments and exciting markets for 2024.
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Sat Feb 03 2024
![Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705025518_TBRedSeajpg.jpg)
Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
The attacks by the Iran-backed militia in Yemen since November have slowed trade between Asia and Europe.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703826887_Vietnam.jpg)
Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target
Though this year's growth is below a government target of 6.5%, it is still a positive result, putting Vietnam in the group of the fastest growing economies in the region and in the world.
Fri Dec 29 2023