![How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61722399527_Wayanad.jpg)
How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides
Authorities are counting the cost of disaster and questioning whether rapid development of tourism industry was to blame for the tragedy.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Olympics - Stop hassling me on retirement, Nadal says after sobering Djokovic defeat Olympics - Stop hassling me on retirement, Nadal says after sobering Djokovic defeat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722332611_TBMANTENNIS.jpg)
Olympics - Stop hassling me on retirement, Nadal says after sobering Djokovic defeat
Rafael Nadal said he will decide whether to retire following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720573574_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick
Donald Trump seeks to discredit Kamala Harris as Democrats debate whether President Joe Biden should stay in the race.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Consider This: UK Elections - Foregone Conclusion? (Part 2)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in a fierce battle to retain his position, facing a formidable challenge from Labour leader Keir Starmer. As the Conservatives brace for what could be a historic defeat, all eyes are on whether Labour will secure a decisive victory. However, is it a foregone conclusion? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to Karisma Putera Abdul Rahman, Policy Research Analyst at Bait Al Amanah
Thu Jul 04 2024
Consider This: UK Elections - Foregone Conclusion? (Part 1)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in a fierce battle to retain his position, facing a formidable challenge from Labour leader Keir Starmer. As the Conservatives brace for what could be a historic defeat, all eyes are on whether Labour will secure a decisive victory. However, is it a foregone conclusion? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to UM's Assoc Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers, Deputy Executive Director (Development, Research, & Innovation), Asia Europe Institute
Thu Jul 04 2024
![ANALYSIS - For Trump's false records conviction, prison is rare but not unprecedented ANALYSIS - For Trump's false records conviction, prison is rare but not unprecedented](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51717106301_DonaldTrump.jpg)
ANALYSIS - For Trump's false records conviction, prison is rare but not unprecedented
The judge overseeing the case will soon face a monumental choice: whether to sentence Donald Trump to time behind bars.
Fri May 31 2024
![Cops probe whether incidents involving important national institutions are random or planned acts - Saifuddin Cops probe whether incidents involving important national institutions are random or planned acts - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716189909_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Cops probe whether incidents involving important national institutions are random or planned acts - Saifuddin
It is crucial for the police investigation to determine (whether the attacks) are random acts or part of a coordinated plan.
Mon May 20 2024
![India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715595791_tbBondatribe.jpg)
India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens
Analysts have raised doubts over whether the ruling party BJP and its allies can win the landslide predicted by opinion polls.
Mon May 13 2024
![Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645513236_plasticpollution.jpg)
Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production
Countries wrangled over whether the treaty should address how to tackle the overproduction of plastic.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![In China, Elon Musk scores wins on the path to self-driving cars In China, Elon Musk scores wins on the path to self-driving cars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714456619_ElonMuskjpg.jpg)
In China, Elon Musk scores wins on the path to self-driving cars
Key questions remain over whether Tesla can transfer data from cars in China overseas.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![In any air war, Israel's defences would trump Iran's, but at a high cost In any air war, Israel's defences would trump Iran's, but at a high cost](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713445199_IronDome.jpg)
In any air war, Israel's defences would trump Iran's, but at a high cost
Whether Israel is willing to risk a direct strike would partly depend on how confident it is that it can thwart further attacks by Iran.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![The UN Security Council has finally called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But will it have any effect? The UN Security Council has finally called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But will it have any effect?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702252493_UnitedNationsSecur.jpg)
The UN Security Council has finally called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But will it have any effect?
It also remains to be seen whether the Israeli government will comply with the resolution and if so, in what ways.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un recently North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un recently](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704763382_TBKimYoJong.jpg)
North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un recently
Kim Yo Jong said improving bilateral relations between both countries will depend on whether Japan can make practical political decisions.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![2026 Commonwealth Games: Cabinet discussions next week on whether Malaysia ready to host 2026 Commonwealth Games: Cabinet discussions next week on whether Malaysia ready to host](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707216226_HannahYeoh.jpg)
2026 Commonwealth Games: Cabinet discussions next week on whether Malaysia ready to host
The fate of 2026 Commonwealth Games remains uncertain after Australia, originally slated to host, withdrew due to increasing hosting costs.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Prosecution changes goal post, presents two conflicting versions of case - Judge Prosecution changes goal post, presents two conflicting versions of case - Judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707453685_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Prosecution changes goal post, presents two conflicting versions of case - Judge
The question arises as to which element was used by the learned trial judge in deciding whether a prima facie case has been established.
Wed Mar 06 2024