![Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720170202_sixleggedrobotgu.jpg)
Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors, recognising traffic lights, unlike traditional guide dogs.
Sun Jul 07 2024
![Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719546377_street.jpg)
Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices
The election is unlikely to change the Islamic Republic's policies but could influence the succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713333885_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
If found guilty, Trump faces up to four years in prison, although imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time felon convicted of such a crime.
Wed May 29 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
![Judges cannot answer or be governed by politics or popularity - CJ Judges cannot answer or be governed by politics or popularity - CJ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673251392_TanSriTengkuMaimu.jpg)
Judges cannot answer or be governed by politics or popularity - CJ
Unlike politicians, judges do not, and indeed, cannot answer to or be governed by political will or popularity.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![EXPLAINER: Could Trump be president despite his legal troubles? EXPLAINER: Could Trump be president despite his legal troubles?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698108846_DonaldTrump.jpg)
EXPLAINER: Could Trump be president despite his legal troubles?
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in all the cases, and his legal woes are unlikely to prevent him from reclaiming office if elected.
Sat Dec 23 2023
![Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642463277_mural.jpg)
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation
Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Israel declines to publish number of Gaza rocket interceptions, unlike in previous wars Israel declines to publish number of Gaza rocket interceptions, unlike in previous wars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697093021_Gaza.jpg)
Israel declines to publish number of Gaza rocket interceptions, unlike in previous wars
Israeli officials said they were planning for possible strains on their supplies of anti-rocket interception missiles.
Thu Oct 12 2023
![Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692659318_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister
Srettha Thavisin won the support of 61 senators in an ongoing vote of the legislature on his candidacy for premier.
Tue Aug 22 2023
![Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684471349_XiJinping.jpg)
Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator
Xi, who met with top U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday, has not publicly responded to Biden's comments but they are unlikely to go down well in Beijing.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![Malaysian banks remain resilient, Credit Suisse incident unlikely to happen here - BNM Governor Malaysian banks remain resilient, Credit Suisse incident unlikely to happen here - BNM Governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71680076179_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
Malaysian banks remain resilient, Credit Suisse incident unlikely to happen here - BNM Governor
Nor Shamsiah said the banking sector maintains healthy levels of capital and liquidity buffers.
Wed Mar 29 2023
![Why a broad US TikTok ban is unlikely to take effect soon Why a broad US TikTok ban is unlikely to take effect soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678948286_banningTikTok.jpg)
Why a broad US TikTok ban is unlikely to take effect soon
US lawmakers launched two separate bills that allow the president to ban apps like TikTok on grounds they pose a risk to national security.
Fri Mar 24 2023
![Helen Mirren: Starring in 'Golda' like playing British monarch Helen Mirren: Starring in 'Golda' like playing British monarch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676958862_HelenMirren.jpg)
Helen Mirren: Starring in 'Golda' like playing British monarch
For Helen Mirren, playing Israel's only female prime minister, Golda Meir, was not unlike a role as a British monarch.
Tue Feb 21 2023
![As hopes fade for quake survivors, people try to salvage what they can As hopes fade for quake survivors, people try to salvage what they can](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676281812_SYRIA.jpg)
As hopes fade for quake survivors, people try to salvage what they can
The freezing temperatures in Elbistan make it all the more unlikely more survivors will be found here.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023 - BNM governor Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023 - BNM governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676012533_KDNKShamsiah.jpg)
Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023 - BNM governor
Nor Shamsiah said Malaysia is unlikely to go into a recession this year as sustained domestic demand and spending are set to continue anchoring growth.
Fri Feb 10 2023