![Narendra Modi denies religious discrimination exists in India Narendra Modi denies religious discrimination exists in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41687330274_NarendraModi.jpg)
Narendra Modi denies religious discrimination exists in India
Rights groups have asserted, however, that dissidents, minorities and journalists have come under attack since Narendra Modi took office.
Fri Jun 23 2023
![US VP Harris visits Philippine island on edge of contested South China Sea US VP Harris visits Philippine island on edge of contested South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669086708_Manila.jpg)
US VP Harris visits Philippine island on edge of contested South China Sea
Harris pledged the US would defend the Philippines if it came under attack in the waterway.
Tue Nov 22 2022
![In Chicago suburb, 'guardian angels' sheltered strangers under attack In Chicago suburb, 'guardian angels' sheltered strangers under attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657082742_KarenBritten.jpg)
In Chicago suburb, 'guardian angels' sheltered strangers under attack
Karen Britten along with two of her neighbors in Highland Park housed dozens of parade goers during an hours-long lockdown.
Wed Jul 06 2022
![Smartphone in hand, Ukraine's president takes centre stage in a capital under attack Smartphone in hand, Ukraine's president takes centre stage in a capital under attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645935931_zelenskiy.jpg)
Smartphone in hand, Ukraine's president takes centre stage in a capital under attack
Zelenskiy's refusal to evacuate with Russian troops closing in on Kyiv and his calm presence in social media videos has won plaudits, even from self-described sceptics.
Sun Feb 27 2022
![In Ukraine's capital, some people stock up on supplies, others try to flee In Ukraine's capital, some people stock up on supplies, others try to flee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645698680_ukraine.jpg)
In Ukraine's capital, some people stock up on supplies, others try to flee
Kiev did not come under attack but signs of nervousness were growing as planes flew overhead, explosions were heard.
Thu Feb 24 2022
![Not easy to revive UMNO, enemies attack from all directions - Ahmad Zahid Not easy to revive UMNO, enemies attack from all directions - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51614868605_DatukSeriDrAhmad.jpg)
Not easy to revive UMNO, enemies attack from all directions - Ahmad Zahid
Enemies never succeeded in their efforts to bring down UMNO 'once and for all' in the past two years because of the 'stubbornness' of its (UMNO) leaders and members.
Sun Mar 07 2021
![EXPLAINER: Can social media companies boot Trump? Yes! EXPLAINER: Can social media companies boot Trump? Yes!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41589295250_TBFBINSTALOGO.jpg)
EXPLAINER: Can social media companies boot Trump? Yes!
Social media companies decided this past week they had finally seen enough from President Donald Trump.
Mon Jan 11 2021
![France's media under attack as election race heats up: watchdog France's media under attack as election race heats up: watchdog](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61487041699_Fillon.jpg)
France's media under attack as election race heats up: watchdog
The media was facing increasing hostility, notably from Francois Fillon and some of his backers after the conservative challenger was hit by a scandal that has badly affected his election chances.
Tue Feb 14 2017
![Third blast after 24 killed in Kabul carnage Third blast after 24 killed in Kabul carnage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71473138085_Afghan.jpg)
Third blast after 24 killed in Kabul carnage
Confusion reigned over the location of the third blast, with the interior ministry saying the target was unclear but local media suggested a guest house had come under attack.
Tue Sep 06 2016
![Dhaka under attack: Police in firefight with gunmen in Bangladesh capital Dhaka under attack: Police in firefight with gunmen in Bangladesh capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81467396958_Dhaka.jpg)
Dhaka under attack: Police in firefight with gunmen in Bangladesh capital
A massive firefight has broken out between police and an unknown number of gunmen in a restaurant in Dhaka's diplomatic zone, with reports that some people may have been taken hostage.
Fri Jul 01 2016
![Brussels attack could see security cordon shift to airport door Brussels attack could see security cordon shift to airport door](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71458635505_BrusselsAirport.jpg)
Brussels attack could see security cordon shift to airport door
Airports that don't require people to undergo security checks until they move beyond the departure hall may be forced to consider a shift to screening at every entrance following Brussels bombings.
Wed Mar 23 2016
![Huge manhunt after Brussels attacks horror Huge manhunt after Brussels attacks horror](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51458646138_BrusselsExplosion.jpg)
Huge manhunt after Brussels attacks horror
Belgium launched a huge manhunt Tuesday after a series of bombings claimed by the Islamic State group ripped through Brussels airport and a metro train, killing around 35 people.
Wed Mar 23 2016
![Belgium releases surveillance images of airport suspects - Media Belgium releases surveillance images of airport suspects - Media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61458661729_BrusselsAirport.jpg)
Belgium releases surveillance images of airport suspects - Media
The grainy picture shows three men pushing trolleys with suitcases past the check-in area.
Tue Mar 22 2016
![Bombings in Brussels: Violence will not end without stringent counter-measures - Zahid Bombings in Brussels: Violence will not end without stringent counter-measures - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458561473_DSZahidHamidi.jpg)
Bombings in Brussels: Violence will not end without stringent counter-measures - Zahid
That violence will not end as long as there is no committed effort to end it, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue Mar 22 2016
![No Malaysians injured in bomb blasts in Brussels - Wisma Putra No Malaysians injured in bomb blasts in Brussels - Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71458661849_950x600.jpg)
No Malaysians injured in bomb blasts in Brussels - Wisma Putra
Wisma Putra said no Malaysians were injured in the bomb blasts that claimed 28 lives in the Belgian capital of Brussels on Tuesday.
Tue Mar 22 2016