![Biden says he's 'passing the torch' to defend democracy in speech from Oval Office Biden says he's 'passing the torch' to defend democracy in speech from Oval Office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721875719_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden says he's 'passing the torch' to defend democracy in speech from Oval Office
Joe Biden said he was stepping aside to allow a new generation to take over in his first public remarks since ending his re-election bid.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41719400218_markrutte.jpg)
NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss
Rutte will take over on Oct. 1 from Jens Stoltenberg of Norway, who is stepping down after a decade in the post.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Gaza truce or Rafah assault? Netanyahu faces political dilemma Gaza truce or Rafah assault? Netanyahu faces political dilemma](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714390801_ISRAEL.jpg)
Gaza truce or Rafah assault? Netanyahu faces political dilemma
Mediators are stepping up efforts toward a ceasefire deal ahead of a threatened Israeli storming of Rafah.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![DPM Zahid refutes speculation of him having cancer, stepping down as UMNO president DPM Zahid refutes speculation of him having cancer, stepping down as UMNO president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700804158_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
DPM Zahid refutes speculation of him having cancer, stepping down as UMNO president
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi returned to work last Friday (Dec 1) after recovering from prostate surgery.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Israel stepping up Gaza ground operations, UN demands humanitarian truce Israel stepping up Gaza ground operations, UN demands humanitarian truce](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698294121_gaza.jpg)
Israel stepping up Gaza ground operations, UN demands humanitarian truce
In Gaza, local telecoms firms and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said internet and mobile phone services were cut off.
Sat Oct 28 2023
![State polls: Ahmad Yakob stepping down as Kelantan MB due to health factors State polls: Ahmad Yakob stepping down as Kelantan MB due to health factors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673081633_TBAHMADYAKOB.jpg)
State polls: Ahmad Yakob stepping down as Kelantan MB due to health factors
Two-term Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob today said he is stepping down from the post, which he held since May 6, 2013.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![South Korean market tests fish, seafood to dispel Fukushima radiation fears South Korean market tests fish, seafood to dispel Fukushima radiation fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51688643468_fish.jpg)
South Korean market tests fish, seafood to dispel Fukushima radiation fears
The largest fisheries market in the South Korean capital is stepping up testing to show its offerings are safe.
Thu Jul 06 2023
![[COLUMNIST] The crux of the matter related to the MACC's probing of Justice Nazlan [COLUMNIST] The crux of the matter related to the MACC's probing of Justice Nazlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681991841_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The crux of the matter related to the MACC's probing of Justice Nazlan
The very act of MACC stepping its nose into the affairs of the judiciary constitutes a flagrant and blatant breach of such an undertaking.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![These robots are joining the New York Police Department These robots are joining the New York Police Department](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681364362_NewYorkCityPolice.jpg)
These robots are joining the New York Police Department
Robot dogs will soon be stepping onto the city streets, as well as new devices tasked with monitoring certain enclosed spaces.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![Prince Harry and Meghan have been asked to vacate UK home - Spokesperson Prince Harry and Meghan have been asked to vacate UK home - Spokesperson](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/41557149260_PRINCEHARRY.jpg)
Prince Harry and Meghan have been asked to vacate UK home - Spokesperson
After stepping down from their royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan moved to California, but Frogmore Cottage remained their base.
Thu Mar 02 2023
![Aid focus turns to the homeless and destitute in aftermath of Turkey quake Aid focus turns to the homeless and destitute in aftermath of Turkey quake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676606185_TURKEY.jpg)
Aid focus turns to the homeless and destitute in aftermath of Turkey quake
International aid agencies are stepping up efforts to help millions of homeless people, 11 days after a massive earthquake.
Fri Feb 17 2023
![Robots are stepping up to takeout delivery Robots are stepping up to takeout delivery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672914971_MIAMI.jpg)
Robots are stepping up to takeout delivery
With the restaurant industry still facing labor shortages in the US, technology offers a partial solution when it comes to home-delivery.
Mon Jan 09 2023
![KBS stepping up efforts to resolve problems faced by SAs, athletes - Adam Adli KBS stepping up efforts to resolve problems faced by SAs, athletes - Adam Adli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41672049604_AdamAdli.jpg)
KBS stepping up efforts to resolve problems faced by SAs, athletes - Adam Adli
KBS is stepping up efforts to resolve problems faced by sports associations (SAs) and athletes in the country, said its deputy minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim.
Mon Dec 26 2022
![Musk says he'll step down as Twitter CEO after finding a replacement Musk says he'll step down as Twitter CEO after finding a replacement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671593102_ELON.jpg)
Musk says he'll step down as Twitter CEO after finding a replacement
Musk has mentioned stepping down as chief of the social media platform, after Twitter users voted decisively in a poll for him to step down.
Wed Dec 21 2022
![Livakovic 'the difference' for Croatia as Dalic hails Modric after World Cup win over Brazil Livakovic 'the difference' for Croatia as Dalic hails Modric after World Cup win over Brazil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670632237_Croatia.jpg)
Livakovic 'the difference' for Croatia as Dalic hails Modric after World Cup win over Brazil
Livakovic made the most saves by a Croatian in a World Cup match (11) before stepping up in the shoot-out to deny Rodrygo as Croatia reached the semi-finals.
Sat Dec 10 2022