AWANI Tonight: Digital Ministry to set up Data Commission
The Digital Ministry will introduce a Data Commission as early as the end of this year to ensure the nation has ample policies to protect data.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709287971_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
WHO is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721900533_tbShetlandCreekwil.jpg)
Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline
Firefighters battle to save key facilities such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline, authorities said.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719497846_greentechnology.jpg)
Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says
The world aims to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 to save wildlife from climate change, pollution and habitat destruction.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718354896_burntbuilding.jpg)
India brings home bodies of 45 workers killed in Kuwait fire
Bereaved relatives and experts urge New Delhi to do more to protect the lives of those who work abroad and send remittances home.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Google to test Anti-Theft AI features for Android Phones in Brazil Google to test Anti-Theft AI features for Android Phones in Brazil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718175389_TBCEOGoogle.jpg)
Google to test Anti-Theft AI features for Android Phones in Brazil
Google on Tuesday announced new features which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to protect users' data in case an Android smartphone is stolen, German news agency (dpa) reported.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Thai opposition lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in jail for insulting monarchy Thai opposition lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in jail for insulting monarchy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716788226_ChonthichaLookkate.jpg)
Thai opposition lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in jail for insulting monarchy
The law is one of the strictest of its kind in the world and seeks to protect Thailand's powerful monarchy from criticism.
Mon May 27 2024
![South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715835171_Palestinianflag.jpg)
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court
South Africa will present its latest intervention at the top UN court today, seeking emergency measures to protect Rafah.
Thu May 16 2024
![Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662135864_TBMYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure "to protect them from heatstroke", the military govt said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61596797317_TBWHOLEBANONAID.jpg)
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says
The new vaccine is reported to protect against the five major strains, unlike the initial vaccine that works against only one strain.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![Legal loopholes don't help victims of sexualised deepfakes abuse Legal loopholes don't help victims of sexualised deepfakes abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712310449_deepfake.jpg)
Legal loopholes don't help victims of sexualised deepfakes abuse
Sexual deepfake abuse silences women causing lasting harm, and laws to protect them are inconsistent.
Sun Apr 07 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect - the strategic role of the Multinational Islamic Defence Force [COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect - the strategic role of the Multinational Islamic Defence Force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71711959323_TBAlShifaHospita.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect - the strategic role of the Multinational Islamic Defence Force
There's no question of R2P's legitimate application under any condition or situation, including in Gaza.
Fri Apr 05 2024
!['It's on Israel' to protect us in Gaza, say aid groups 'It's on Israel' to protect us in Gaza, say aid groups](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712289986_TBGazaStripjpg.jpg)
'It's on Israel' to protect us in Gaza, say aid groups
The United Nations appeals for direct humanitarian coordination with the Israeli military.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711424914_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians
Joe Biden threatens to condition support for Israel's offensive in Gaza on it taking concrete steps to protect aid workers and civilians.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711703040_MACC.jpg)
Senior cop allegedly accepting bribes to protect illegal activities not acting alone - MACC
The MACC believes that the senior police officer recently detained on suspicion of accepting bribes to protect illegal activities in Kuala Lumpur, was not acting alone
Fri Mar 29 2024