![Spain tightens protections for children on smartphones Spain tightens protections for children on smartphones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694602333_Socmed.jpg)
Spain tightens protections for children on smartphones
The government will also criminalise the creation of "deepfake" AI-generated images involving sexual content.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Sri Lanka tightens controls to stop men being duped into Ukraine fighting Sri Lanka tightens controls to stop men being duped into Ukraine fighting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704451695_TBRussiadestroys.jpg)
Sri Lanka tightens controls to stop men being duped into Ukraine fighting
Men are being lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine with often false promises of salaries and benefits, a minister said.
Sat Jun 01 2024
![Bomb blast in Sungai Golok: Police tighten Malaysia-Thailand border security - IGP Bomb blast in Sungai Golok: Police tighten Malaysia-Thailand border security - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714354378_Letupanbomjpg.jpg)
Bomb blast in Sungai Golok: Police tighten Malaysia-Thailand border security - IGP
A bomb explosion and gunfire is believed to have occurred in the Gualosira area.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701641996_TBISRAELTANK.jpg)
UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza
Philippe Lazzarini accused Israel of blocking aid deliveries and seeking to end UNRWA's activities in the enclave.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![KLIA shooting: Suspect’s photo sent to all border points, neighbouring country's authorities KLIA shooting: Suspect’s photo sent to all border points, neighbouring country's authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711873590_RazarudinHusainIG.jpg)
KLIA shooting: Suspect’s photo sent to all border points, neighbouring country's authorities
Police have also tightened controls at "rat lanes" at the country's borders to prevent the suspect from fleeing to a neighbouring country.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![Net tightens on Bolsonaro as police seize passport in coup probe Net tightens on Bolsonaro as police seize passport in coup probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61688174182_Brazil.jpg)
Net tightens on Bolsonaro as police seize passport in coup probe
Police confiscated former President Jair Bolsonaro's passport and accused him of editing a draft decree to overturn election results.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702259983_TBAustraliasPrim.jpg)
Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules
PM Anthony Albanese said Australia's migration numbers needed to be wound back to a "sustainable level," adding that "the system is broken."
Mon Dec 11 2023
![Police tighten national border security to combat more sophisticated crimes - IGP Police tighten national border security to combat more sophisticated crimes - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697181400_KetuaPolisNegara.jpg)
Police tighten national border security to combat more sophisticated crimes - IGP
Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) is mobilising all assets for the purpose.
Fri Oct 27 2023
![China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68 China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698376614_likeqiang.jpg)
China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68
Once viewed as a top Communist Party leadership contender, Li was sidelined in recent years by President Xi Jinping, who tightened his grip on power.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Notepad Ibrahim Sani: Unlocking Opportunities: Asset Allocation Strategy
Global inflation and monetary tightening have disrupted markets in 2023, with some regions like Asia facing challenges. Meanwhile, investors are looking for opportunities amid currency fluctuations and evolving fiscal policies. Full episode on market outlook with Munirah Khairuddin, the Country Head & CEO of Principal Malaysia tonight #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Wed Oct 25 2023
![FACTBOX: Malaysia is latest in Asia to tighten grip on key minerals FACTBOX: Malaysia is latest in Asia to tighten grip on key minerals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682678334_LynasMalaysia.jpg)
FACTBOX: Malaysia is latest in Asia to tighten grip on key minerals
Rare earths are a group of 17 elements used in products from lasers and military equipment to magnets.
Tue Sep 12 2023
![Proposed amendments to citizenship issues should solve them, not make matters worse Proposed amendments to citizenship issues should solve them, not make matters worse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71688652270_TBJalurGemilang.jpg)
Proposed amendments to citizenship issues should solve them, not make matters worse
Tightening of citizenship conferment can be done in a way but not by removing the safeguards.
Thu Jul 06 2023
![Improvements to MM2H programme: Nearly RM1 billion collected Improvements to MM2H programme: Nearly RM1 billion collected](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686115714_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
Improvements to MM2H programme: Nearly RM1 billion collected
The government's move to tighten the conditions for the MM2H increased the country's monetary value compared to the previous five years.
Wed Jun 07 2023
![Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41685958692_LightilluminatesM.jpg)
Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths
At least 12 climbers died and five are missing and feared dead on the 8,849 metre Mount Everest during this year's main climbing season.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![Claims of human organ trade must be taken seriously - Health DG Claims of human organ trade must be taken seriously - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673360778_KementerianKesihataN.jpg)
Claims of human organ trade must be taken seriously - Health DG
To tighten clinical governance of organ transplant in this country, MOH has established a transplantation committee that regulates the organ donation programme among living donors.
Fri Apr 07 2023