![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/2024-08/61723423038_ParisOlympics.jpg)
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
The United States topped the medals table with 40 golds, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![US music industry takes legal action against AI companies US music industry takes legal action against AI companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719365368_IPGeneric.jpg)
US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024 Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719299561_KDN.jpg)
Malaysia upgraded to Tier 2 in US TIP Report 2024
Malaysia has been upgraded to Tier 2 in the 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report issued by the United States Department of State yesterday.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694605986_Vostochnyosmodrome.jpg)
Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States
Moscow and Pyongyang have denied arms transfers but have vowed to boost military ties, possibly including joint drills.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![US returns RM720 mln to Malaysia in recovered 1MDB funds - Embassy US returns RM720 mln to Malaysia in recovered 1MDB funds - Embassy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715678784_Edgardjpg.jpg)
US returns RM720 mln to Malaysia in recovered 1MDB funds - Embassy
The United States (US) has returned about US$156 million (RM721.4 million) to Malaysia, representing the fourth installment of funds recovered from asset seizures related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Putin and Xi pledge a new era and condemn the United States Putin and Xi pledge a new era and condemn the United States](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715852374_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Putin and Xi pledge a new era and condemn the United States
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin signed a joint statement about "new era" that proclaimed opposition to the US on a host of security issues.
Fri May 17 2024
![Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714357801_PalestinesPresiden.jpg)
Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls on the United States of America to ask Israel to not carry on the Rafah attack.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![ANALYSIS - Gun-shy Australia, reeling from knife crime, weighs public security settings ANALYSIS - Gun-shy Australia, reeling from knife crime, weighs public security settings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713146036_WestfieldBondiJunc.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Gun-shy Australia, reeling from knife crime, weighs public security settings
Australia now has less than one-third the number of annual homicides per capita in the United States.
Sun Apr 21 2024
![Open letter to His Excellency, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Malaysia Open letter to His Excellency, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706327698_Damagedhouses.jpg)
Open letter to His Excellency, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Malaysia
Humanity, history and international law are all on the side of the Palestinians.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Russia's FSB chief says U.S., Britain, Ukraine behind Moscow attack - TASS Russia's FSB chief says U.S., Britain, Ukraine behind Moscow attack - TASS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711278995_CrocusCityHallcon.jpg)
Russia's FSB chief says U.S., Britain, Ukraine behind Moscow attack - TASS
Bortnikov said that the United States, Britain and Ukraine were behind the Moscow concert hall attack that killed at least 139 people on Friday.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![US racing to prepare Gaza jetty by May 1, says US official US racing to prepare Gaza jetty by May 1, says US official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711083209_TBUSNationalSe.jpg)
US racing to prepare Gaza jetty by May 1, says US official
The United States is working hard to prepare a landing jetty which would facilitate aid to Gaza by sea, a senior US official said.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Is the United States overestimating China’s power? Is the United States overestimating China’s power?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684834419_FLAGS.jpg)
Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
In overestimating China's comprehensive power, the US risks misallocating resources and attention
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Meta gets rid of Facebook News tab in US, Australia Meta gets rid of Facebook News tab in US, Australia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657866712_FACEBOOK.jpg)
Meta gets rid of Facebook News tab in US, Australia
Facebook says it would discontinue its Facebook News tab in the United States and Australia, starting in early April.
Fri Mar 01 2024
![Biden says he is pushing for six-week Gaza pause Biden says he is pushing for six-week Gaza pause](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61677997605_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden says he is pushing for six-week Gaza pause
Joe Biden said the United States was working with allies in the region on a deal to pause the fighting to allow Gaza hostages to be freed.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Ringgit opens higher vs greenback amidst Fed's interest rate decision Ringgit opens higher vs greenback amidst Fed's interest rate decision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701417872_MONEYCHANGE.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher vs greenback amidst Fed's interest rate decision
The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday after the United States Federal Reserve decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.5 per cent.
Fri Feb 02 2024