![More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723608784_AntiMuslimriots.jpg)
More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say
Many have been swiftly jailed, with some receiving long sentences
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723451967_TBSTORMMARIA.jpg)
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Russia's Lipetsk region hit by 'massive' drone attack, governor says Russia's Lipetsk region hit by 'massive' drone attack, governor says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723183283_RussiaUkraineconfl.jpg)
Russia's Lipetsk region hit by 'massive' drone attack, governor says
Four villages, some of them situated near an air force base, were being evacuated after a state of emergency was declared in Lipetsk.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Visit Malaysia 2026 (Part 1) — What Do Tourists Want?
As we gear up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, the country is setting its sights on attracting some 36 million tourists. But what do global tourists today really want and expect, and is Malaysia delivering on those expectations? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Gary Bowerman, Director of the travel consulting and research firm, Check-in Asia, and Co-Founder of High-Yield Tourism.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Consider This: Visit Malaysia 2026 (Part 2) — What Do Tourists Want?
As we gear up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, the country is setting its sights on attracting some 36 million tourists. But what do global tourists today really want and expect, and is Malaysia delivering on those expectations? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nigel Wong, President of the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA).
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Ismail Haniyeh assassination heightens risk of broadening Mideast conflict Ismail Haniyeh assassination heightens risk of broadening Mideast conflict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722502271_penghormatanterakhi.jpg)
Ismail Haniyeh assassination heightens risk of broadening Mideast conflict
Here are some potential repercussions from the attacks.
Sat Aug 03 2024
![Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722395123_ArcdeTriomphe.jpg)
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
State forecaster Meteo France announced a high of 37 degrees Celsius (98.6F) in Paris, triggering heat protocols in some events.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Beirut airport cancels flights amid fears of Israeli attack Beirut airport cancels flights amid fears of Israeli attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722224108_flight.jpg)
Beirut airport cancels flights amid fears of Israeli attack
Some flights at Beirut airport have been cancelled or delayed, with Lebanon's MEA saying disruptions were related to insurance risks.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Navigating the BRICS storm: Separating signal from noise [COLUMNIST] Navigating the BRICS storm: Separating signal from noise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718755499_BRICS.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Navigating the BRICS storm: Separating signal from noise
Some may argue that there is no economics without politics. Perhaps we havent tried hard enough to differentiate between the two, as BRICS does.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Olympics - What you need to know about the Paris 2024 opening ceremony Olympics - What you need to know about the Paris 2024 opening ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721609983_tbSoldierspatrolE.jpg)
Olympics - What you need to know about the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Some 2,000 private security staff and 45,000 police will be dispatched to ensure ceremony's security, including special intervention forces.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707451921_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day
Scorching conditions have killed 1,300 hajj pilgrims and closed schools for some 80 million children in Africa and Asia.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Israel issues evacuation orders in southern Gaza, kills 16 Palestinians Israel issues evacuation orders in southern Gaza, kills 16 Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721634866_gaza.jpg)
Israel issues evacuation orders in southern Gaza, kills 16 Palestinians
At least 16 Palestinians in Khan Younis were killed, Gaza health officials said on Monday, shortly after Israel issued new orders to evacuate some neighbourhoods.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Bangladesh calm a day after top court scrapped some job quotas Bangladesh calm a day after top court scrapped some job quotas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721629774_bangladesh.jpg)
Bangladesh calm a day after top court scrapped some job quotas
There were no reports of violence or protests on Monday morning and media said curfew would be relaxed for three hours in the afternoon.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Microsoft says cause of outage at 365 apps and services fixed Microsoft says cause of outage at 365 apps and services fixed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654122563_Microsoftlogo.jpg)
Microsoft says cause of outage at 365 apps and services fixed
According to Microsoft, the residual impact of cybersecurity outages are continuing to affect some customers.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Global cyber outage: More airlines and terminal services hit Global cyber outage: More airlines and terminal services hit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-04/51523529316_MelbourneAirport.jpg)
Global cyber outage: More airlines and terminal services hit
Australia's Sydney Airport reported a global technical outage has impacted some airline operations and terminal services.
Fri Jul 19 2024