![Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723451967_TBSTORMMARIA.jpg)
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723197556_TBJapan.jpg)
Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning
The meteorological agency warned of a higher probability of a huge earthquake in the Nankai trough.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722942411_Ganabhaban.jpg)
Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament
Bangladesh's protesting student leaders demand that parliament be dissolved and warned of "strict programme" if their deadline was not met.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61722590393_IsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge
Iran and Hamas have both accused Israel of carrying out the killing and have pledged to retaliate against their foe.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women 557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717855177_tbIsraelibombardmen.jpg)
557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women
UN Women warned at least 557,000 women in Gaza are food insecure, noting that many mothers and women often prioritise feeding others.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718940482_fireblazes.jpg)
Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats
Hezbollah's chief warned Israel of precision strikes, leaving many Lebanese resigned to preparing for escalation.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715246236_Rafah.jpg)
US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues
President Joe Biden warned the U.S. would withhold arms if Israel invaded Rafah, saying Washington's weapons should not be used in the southern Gaza city.
Thu May 09 2024
![Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713518316_Militaryjpg.jpg)
Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation
Ebrahim Raisi had warned Israel before Friday's strike that Tehran would deliver a "severe response" to any attack on its territory.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711096895_TBJabaliarefugee.jpg)
UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water
Increasing water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world, the United Nations has warned.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Famine looms in Gaza: How will the world know it has arrived? Famine looms in Gaza: How will the world know it has arrived?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709720934_Palestinianchildren.jpg)
Famine looms in Gaza: How will the world know it has arrived?
The United Nations has warned that widespread famine in the Gaza Strip is "almost inevitable" without action.
Sat Mar 09 2024
![China will never allow Taiwan to be separated from motherland: FM China will never allow Taiwan to be separated from motherland: FM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691718530_WangYi.jpg)
China will never allow Taiwan to be separated from motherland: FM
Wang Yi warned those who still connive at and support "Taiwan independence" are challenging China's sovereignty.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708336866_TBICJjpg.jpg)
South Africa asks World Court for more measures against Israel
South Africa warned that people in Gaza facing starvation and asked court to order all parties cease hostilities and release all hostages.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces for Israeli assault Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces for Israeli assault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707879693_Rafah.jpg)
Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces for Israeli assault
The U.N. aid chief warned that the Israeli offensive in Rafah could lead to a "slaughter", saying the consequences of an invasion would be catastrophic.
Wed Feb 14 2024
![Trump is warned he may be ejected from Carroll trial Trump is warned he may be ejected from Carroll trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705558314_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Trump is warned he may be ejected from Carroll trial
The judge warned Donald Trump that he could be kicked out of the trial if he kept making disparaging comments that the jury could hear.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705556484_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI
American singer, songwriter and producer Will.i.am warned that AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, predicting significant job losses.
Thu Jan 18 2024