![Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716436744_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks
Protesters fear electoral reform, already passed by lawmakers will dilute the votes of indigenous Kanaks.
Thu May 23 2024
![Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10 Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715835340_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10
Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed to face off in two debates, setting up the highest stakes moments yet of the race for the White House.
Thu May 16 2024
![124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900 124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712913625_tbPeruvianMarcelino.jpg)
124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Peruvian authorities say they are helping Marcelino Abad apply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification.
Sat Apr 13 2024
![[Columnist] Malaysia’s High-Stakes Tech Tango: Balancing Aspirations and Cybersecurity Concerns [Columnist] Malaysia’s High-Stakes Tech Tango: Balancing Aspirations and Cybersecurity Concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/81510815742_CyberAttacks.jpg)
[Columnist] Malaysia’s High-Stakes Tech Tango: Balancing Aspirations and Cybersecurity Concerns
Malaysia's journey towards embracing 5G technology serves as a microcosm of the global tug-of-war between technological progress and cybersecurity.
Sun Oct 29 2023
![Thailand's Pita defeated in parliament in bid for PM Thailand's Pita defeated in parliament in bid for PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689247320_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thailand's Pita defeated in parliament in bid for PM
Pita Limjaroenrat was thwarted in a high-stakes parliamentary vote that included a host of no-shows and nearly 200 abstentions.
Thu Jul 13 2023
It's About YOUth: Empowering youth to be guardians of the oceans
To mark World Oceans Day, marine biologists Irfan Mowardi from Reef Stakes and Dr Vivian Kuit from MareCet talk about protecting our oceans and getting youth more involved in conservation efforts.
Fri Jun 09 2023
![Brotherly bond unites princes in high stakes racing debut Brotherly bond unites princes in high stakes racing debut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663327501_johormotorracing.jpg)
Brotherly bond unites princes in high stakes racing debut
Two Johor princes - Tunku Putera of Johor, Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Panglima of Johor, Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim - made their debut in the GT World Challenge Asia Series.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![SWN model, equity participation create win-win situation to resolve 5G rollout - Investment bank SWN model, equity participation create win-win situation to resolve 5G rollout - Investment bank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644223989_malaysia.jpg)
SWN model, equity participation create win-win situation to resolve 5G rollout - Investment bank
The government's decision to maintain the 5G network as a SWN with the option for MNOs to buy an up to 70 pct stake in DNB is a win-win situation.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Malaysia maintains sole 5G network, offers 70% stake to telcos Malaysia maintains sole 5G network, offers 70% stake to telcos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647484891_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia maintains sole 5G network, offers 70% stake to telcos
M'sia is sticking with its plan for a sole 5G network to maintain policy continuity but will allow telecoms companies to hold equity stakes.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Italy's fourth vote for president seen failing, stakes rising Italy's fourth vote for president seen failing, stakes rising](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71643274684_Italy.jpg)
Italy's fourth vote for president seen failing, stakes rising
Italy's political parties will hold a fourth round of voting on Thursday to elect a new head of state.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![Shell launches sale of stakes in Malaysian oil and gas fields - Document Shell launches sale of stakes in Malaysian oil and gas fields - Document](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81449043520_ShellLogo.jpg)
Shell launches sale of stakes in Malaysian oil and gas fields - Document
Royal Dutch Shell launched the sale of its stakes in oil and gas fields it does not operate off the coast of Malaysia.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![King LeBron reigns again as new 'Space Jam' tops NAmerica box office King LeBron reigns again as new 'Space Jam' tops NAmerica box office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626664670_SPACEJAM.jpg)
King LeBron reigns again as new 'Space Jam' tops NAmerica box office
LeBron teams up with Looney Tunes characters in a high-stakes basketball game against a rogue artificial-intelligence entity.
Mon Jul 19 2021
![What to watch: Telur Mata Cup Grand Finals, Ti10, ESL Mobile Open ICON Series Fall and more What to watch: Telur Mata Cup Grand Finals, Ti10, ESL Mobile Open ICON Series Fall and more](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625238473_ESLFinalsICON.jpg)
What to watch: Telur Mata Cup Grand Finals, Ti10, ESL Mobile Open ICON Series Fall and more
Can the top 15 teams of the Group Stage replicate their previous success in the higher-stakes round?
Sat Jul 03 2021
![Muhyiddin wins Budget 2021 vote: Here's what you need to know Muhyiddin wins Budget 2021 vote: Here's what you need to know](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605794287_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Muhyiddin wins Budget 2021 vote: Here's what you need to know
The Budget 2021 has just been approved but the stakes are high for Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, as his job is currently on the line.
Thu Nov 26 2020
![High-stakes decision looms for Trump in showdown with Iran High-stakes decision looms for Trump in showdown with Iran](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/61578461361_trump.jpg)
High-stakes decision looms for Trump in showdown with Iran
President Donald Trump faces one of the greatest tests of his presidency after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.
Wed Jan 08 2020