![Olympics - What's happening on Day 12 of Paris Games on Wednesday Olympics - What's happening on Day 12 of Paris Games on Wednesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723004862_ParisOlympics.jpg)
Olympics - What's happening on Day 12 of Paris Games on Wednesday
There will be 21 medals up for grabs with the bulk of them being given out in athletics.
Wed Aug 07 2024
![Paris 2024: Shuttlers end campaign with two bronze medals Paris 2024: Shuttlers end campaign with two bronze medals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722891117_HeroNegara.jpg)
Paris 2024: Shuttlers end campaign with two bronze medals
No Malaysian will be in action on Tuesday (Aug 6) but they will resume their medal quest on Wednesday (Aug 7).
Tue Aug 06 2024
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Turkey blocks access to Instagram platform but gives no reason
Fahrettin Altun criticised Instagram on Wednesday for blocking condolence posts for Ismail Haniyeh, prompting the recent move.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Hamas chief to be buried in Doha after Tehran funeral on Thursday, statement Hamas chief to be buried in Doha after Tehran funeral on Thursday, statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722413306_IsmailHaniyeh.jpg)
Hamas chief to be buried in Doha after Tehran funeral on Thursday, statement
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated early on Wednesday morning in Iran.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Olympics - What's happening on Day Five of Paris Games on Wednesday Olympics - What's happening on Day Five of Paris Games on Wednesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61722403199_MensmFreestyle.jpg)
Olympics - What's happening on Day Five of Paris Games on Wednesday
South Sudan will hope they can pull off one of the biggest upsets in basketball history and beat the mighty United States.
Wed Jul 31 2024
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Olympics - Triathlon races to go ahead on Wednesday as Seine passes water quality tests
The latest Seine river water tests assessed as compliant by World Triathlon, showed lower levels of bacteria.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Olympics - Triathlon men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels Olympics - Triathlon men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722317466_Triathlon.jpg)
Olympics - Triathlon men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels
Should levels of bacteria remain too high by Wednesday morning both the men's and women's races are likely to be postponed to Friday.
Tue Jul 30 2024
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Anthony Loke's episode of gasping for breath not related to heart attack - Lukanisman
The incident of Transport Minister, Anthony Loke who had a shortness of breath in Parliament on Wednesday was not related to a heart attack.
Fri Jul 12 2024
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Sunak and Starmer clash in testy final UK TV debate
Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Wednesday in their last debate before an election next week.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4 Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716397308_TBRISHIUK.jpg)
Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election for July 4 on Wednesday.
Wed May 22 2024
![Singapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge Singapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715675510_LawrenceWong.jpg)
Singapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge
Singapore will inaugurate Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as its new prime minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago.
Wed May 15 2024
![US TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections US TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714015182_TBtiktokjpg.jpg)
US TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections
President Joe Biden signed legislation on Wednesday to ban the social media platform from app stores unless its Chinese owner sells it.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Setback for Thailand's Move Forward Party as court accepts dissolution case Setback for Thailand's Move Forward Party as court accepts dissolution case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712135678_TBPitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Setback for Thailand's Move Forward Party as court accepts dissolution case
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday accepted a case seeking the dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Indonesia's Prabowo wins presidential election Indonesia's Prabowo wins presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707920414_PrabowoGibran.jpg)
Indonesia's Prabowo wins presidential election
Indonesia's election commission on Wednesday formally announced Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto had received the most votes in last month's presidential election.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![UN seeking all options to get aid into Gaza, including airdrops UN seeking all options to get aid into Gaza, including airdrops](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709192505_UnitedNations.jpg)
UN seeking all options to get aid into Gaza, including airdrops
The United Nations (UN) on Wednesday reiterated its need for more routes for humanitarian aid to get into Gaza as it seeks all other options including airdrops.
Thu Feb 29 2024