![Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718074384_AbangZainalAbidin.jpg)
Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police
Three victims reported being attacked by 20 masked men with clubs and machetes over a drug territory dispute, police said.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668865779_UkraineRussiaconfl.jpg)
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say
Kyiv claims about 20,000 children have been taken to Russian-occupied territory without family consent since the war began.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with raids into Rafah Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with raids into Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717037778_Smokerises.jpg)
Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with raids into Rafah
This gives Israel effective authority over the Palestinian territory's entire land border.
Thu May 30 2024
![WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712754854_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly
Taiwan is excluded from most international organisations because of objections by China, which considers the island its territory.
Tue May 28 2024
![Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715752532_TBaidtoGaza.jpg)
Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah
The Rafah crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza has been a vital route for aid to the coastal territory.
Wed May 15 2024
![Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713518316_Militaryjpg.jpg)
Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation
Ebrahim Raisi had warned Israel before Friday's strike that Tehran would deliver a "severe response" to any attack on its territory.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Iranian notice of attack may have dampened escalation risks Iranian notice of attack may have dampened escalation risks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713144771_rocketboosterjpg.jpg)
Iranian notice of attack may have dampened escalation risks
Most of the hundreds of drones and missiles launched by Iran in a retaliatory strike were downed before reaching Israeli territory.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713076436_middleast.jpg)
Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks
Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, had readied air defences to intercept any drone or missile that violated its territory.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel with hundreds of drones, missiles Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel with hundreds of drones, missiles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713063567_IranmissilesIsr.jpg)
Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel with hundreds of drones, missiles
Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli territory
Sun Apr 14 2024
![What is the humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza? What is the humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707640161_ruin.jpg)
What is the humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza?
Here are some key facts about the conditions in the Palestinian territory.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![3.61 mil students in Group B states start 2024/2025 school session today 3.61 mil students in Group B states start 2024/2025 school session today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710143866_GuruSekolah.jpg)
3.61 mil students in Group B states start 2024/2025 school session today
Federal Territory of KL Education Department director Roslan Abu Hassan said 225,062 pupils attended the new school session in 291 schools.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61709115356_ScarboroughShoalS.jpg)
Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the navy vessels will not deter the Philippines from defending its maritime territory and protecting fishermen.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![DBKL organises 11 programmes to celebrate Federal Territory Day DBKL organises 11 programmes to celebrate Federal Territory Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706687230_TBdbkljpg.jpg)
DBKL organises 11 programmes to celebrate Federal Territory Day
The 11 programmes commenced last October and will be ongoing until July 14 in conjunction with the Federal Territory Day tomorrow.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705197235_Palestinianmedic.jpg)
Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days
The Israeli military says it has shifted to a new phase of the war, focused on the southern end of the territory.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![[COLUMNIST] : 2023 in Review: Memory, Pain, and the Uncharted Territory [COLUMNIST] : 2023 in Review: Memory, Pain, and the Uncharted Territory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704082558_TBKualaLumpur.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] : 2023 in Review: Memory, Pain, and the Uncharted Territory
Associate Professor Dr Roslina Abdul Latif shares her thoughts on the new year and what it may bring.
Mon Jan 01 2024