![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
![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
![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
![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
![Malaysia heads for hung parliament in tight election race Malaysia heads for hung parliament in tight election race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668882526_TBBENDERAPARTI.jpg)
Malaysia heads for hung parliament in tight election race
The election looks unlikely to produce a clear winner as none of the three main contenders is close to the majority needed to form a government.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![For host Indonesia, a G20 summit dogged by Russia-Ukraine rancour For host Indonesia, a G20 summit dogged by Russia-Ukraine rancour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668414445_BALI.jpg)
For host Indonesia, a G20 summit dogged by Russia-Ukraine rancour
A joint communique appears unlikely, with Indonesia instead pushing for a leaders' declaration.
Mon Nov 14 2022
![ANALYSIS - As Putin escalates Ukraine war, China stands awkwardly by him ANALYSIS - As Putin escalates Ukraine war, China stands awkwardly by him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663832067_VladimirPutin.jpg)
ANALYSIS - As Putin escalates Ukraine war, China stands awkwardly by him
Xi Jinping is unlikely to abandon his "old friend" Vladimir Putin, even as the Russian leader's decision to send more troops to Ukraine.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631168417_AbdulWahidOmar.jpg)
Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification
Malaysia is not likely to slip into a recession due to the diversified structure of its economy which is less dependent on commodities, aside from its pragmatic and responsive policies.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Teacher shortages are a global problem - 'prioritising' Australian visas won't solve ours Teacher shortages are a global problem - 'prioritising' Australian visas won't solve ours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626281671_Blackboard.jpg)
Teacher shortages are a global problem - 'prioritising' Australian visas won't solve ours
While it is possible teachers can be found in India, M'sia and S'pore, they are unlikely to be found in significant numbers.
Thu Sep 01 2022