![Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717000513_TBWAHIDOMAR.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index
The launch of the Zakat Index seeks to recognise zakat-paying listed issuers and encourage greater zakat contributions from more PLCs.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![China's lunar probe could return with answer to origins of solar system China's lunar probe could return with answer to origins of solar system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714986183_rocketjpg.jpg)
China's lunar probe could return with answer to origins of solar system
The landmark mission aims to retrieve the world's first rock and soil samples from the dark lunar hemisphere.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Cameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone Cameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705999279_TBmalariavaccine.jpg)
Cameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone
The global fight against malaria took a stride forward as Cameroon started the world's first routine vaccine programme.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![UN plastic treaty talks grapple with re-use, recycle, reduce debate UN plastic treaty talks grapple with re-use, recycle, reduce debate](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)
UN plastic treaty talks grapple with re-use, recycle, reduce debate
A third round of UN negotiations to try deliver the world's first treaty to control plastic pollution has drawn more than 500 proposals.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Surgeons in New York announce world's first eye transplant Surgeons in New York announce world's first eye transplant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699593490_TBAaronJamesjpg.jpg)
Surgeons in New York announce world's first eye transplant
The grafted eye has shown important signs of health, including well-functioning blood vessels and a promising-looking retina.
Fri Nov 10 2023
!['Oppenheimer' and the story behind those who lost their land to the lab 'Oppenheimer' and the story behind those who lost their land to the lab](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41690192441_OPPENHEIMER.jpg)
'Oppenheimer' and the story behind those who lost their land to the lab
In 1942, the US Army gave 32 Hispano families 48 hours to leave their homes and land, for the world's first atomic bombs lab.
Mon Jul 31 2023
![UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687235375_ElliotIsland.jpg)
UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity
The pact is a key plank in efforts to put 30% of the world's land and sea under environmental protection by 2030, a goal set in December.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51685089612_TBdubai.jpg)
Dubai camel cloning caters to races, beauty pageants
Having led the world's first cloning of camels in 2009, Nisar Wani is now replicating a few dozen a year at a Dubai lab.
Sat May 27 2023
![EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684891857_CHATGPT.jpg)
EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief
The European Union's AI Act could be the world's first comprehensive legislation governing the technology.
Wed May 24 2023
![A transistor made of wood: Technical feat or sign of a future revolution in materials? A transistor made of wood: Technical feat or sign of a future revolution in materials?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683280263_transistor.jpg)
A transistor made of wood: Technical feat or sign of a future revolution in materials?
Researchers at Linkoping University have succeeded in developing the world's first wooden transistor.
Sun May 14 2023
![SpaceX to launch first commercial space station by mid-2025 SpaceX to launch first commercial space station by mid-2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683796223_ElonMusk.jpg)
SpaceX to launch first commercial space station by mid-2025
SpaceX confirmed Wednesday it signed a contract to launch the world's first commercial space station.
Thu May 11 2023
![Japan's ispace prepares for world's first commercial lunar landing Japan's ispace prepares for world's first commercial lunar landing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682405011_HAKUTORmission.jpg)
Japan's ispace prepares for world's first commercial lunar landing
ispace is preparing to land its Hakuto-R Mission 1 spacecraft on the moon early on Wednesday.
Tue Apr 25 2023
![China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu - WHO China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu - WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672711263_Chickens.jpg)
China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu - WHO
The patient had multiple underlying conditions, said the WHO, and a history of exposure to live poultry.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![Australian mayor readies world's first defamation lawsuit over ChatGPT content Australian mayor readies world's first defamation lawsuit over ChatGPT content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680686002_ChatGPT.jpg)
Australian mayor readies world's first defamation lawsuit over ChatGPT content
Brian Hood is concerned about his reputation, as ChatGPT had falsely named him as a guilty party in a foreign bribery scandal.
Wed Apr 05 2023
![Australians mark New Year 2023 with spectacular fireworks displays in Sydney Australians mark New Year 2023 with spectacular fireworks displays in Sydney](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672504523_NewYearsEvecele.jpg)
Australians mark New Year 2023 with spectacular fireworks displays in Sydney
Sydney, one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New Year, did so with a typically dazzling fireworks display.
Sat Dec 31 2022