AWANI Tonight: Urgent call for global assistance in Myanmar's Rakhine
Lilianne Fan from Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) calls for urgent action by the Malaysian government and international community, as the situation in Myanmar's Rakhine state worsens.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606086919_GermanChancellorAn.jpg)
As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit
A majority of Germans believe that conditions in their country worsened since former conservative chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure ended.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720524411_Patiapamvillage.jpg)
Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools
A forecast for more heavy rain over the next few days is expected to worsen the situation.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717406666_tbheatwave.jpg)
India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer
Billions across Asia are grappling with extreme heat this summer in a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716981628_KateForbes.jpg)
World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire
IFRC calls for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions of people face worsening hunger.
Wed May 29 2024
![Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716551145_foodaidtruck.jpg)
Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut
The Rafah border crossing remains shut to aid deliveries for a third week and people inside the Palestinian enclave face worsening hunger.
Fri May 24 2024
![UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715331636_MartinGriffiths.jpg)
UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage
UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths, raised concerns about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid an Israeli blockade.
Fri May 10 2024
![Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714719117_TayyipErdogan.jpg)
Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation
Turkey stopped all exports and imports to and from Israel, the Turkish trade ministry said.
Fri May 03 2024
![Haiti PM's return still murky as gang conflict worsens Haiti PM's return still murky as gang conflict worsens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709697570_TBHaitijpg.jpg)
Haiti PM's return still murky as gang conflict worsens
The United Nations' immigration office said during the weekend that at least 15,000 people had been displaced due to violence.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71706855000_TBHanoiairportj.jpg)
Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution
All flights to and from the international airport in Vietnam's capital Hanoi have been delayed or diverted to other cities on Friday.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![Flood situation in three states worsens, more people evacuated Flood situation in three states worsens, more people evacuated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71703491508_banjir.jpg)
Flood situation in three states worsens, more people evacuated
The flood situation Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang continued to worsen, with more evacuees placed in temporary relief centres this morning.
Tue Dec 26 2023
![Nothing to sell: Empty shelves in southern Gaza as population swells Nothing to sell: Empty shelves in southern Gaza as population swells](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699949038_KhanYounis.jpg)
Nothing to sell: Empty shelves in southern Gaza as population swells
Shortages of food, water, fuel and other goods have been worsening since Israel launched a military offensive.
Sat Nov 18 2023
![Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696307551_TBJerebuKL.jpg)
Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens
Malaysia's air quality was deteriorating with 11 areas recording unhealthy API readings, said Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![World prepares for El Nino as records fall World prepares for El Nino as records fall](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695966491_ElNino.jpg)
World prepares for El Nino as records fall
As impacts worsen with climate change, is the world prepared?
Fri Sep 29 2023
![India stops new visas for Canadians, asks Ottawa to downsize missions as spat worsens India stops new visas for Canadians, asks Ottawa to downsize missions as spat worsens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695381221_indiachina.jpg)
India stops new visas for Canadians, asks Ottawa to downsize missions as spat worsens
A blanket suspension of new visas by India for a Western country is unheard of and marks the lowest point of India-Canada relations.
Fri Sep 22 2023