![YEARENDER - All roads lead to Paris in 2024 YEARENDER - All roads lead to Paris in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687342521_TBPulsebuilding.jpg)
YEARENDER - All roads lead to Paris in 2024
IOC President Thomas Bach says Paris will be "new era" for the Games - more inclusive and more sustainable than ever before.
Sun Dec 31 2023
![YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024 YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668846962_TaylorSwift.jpg)
YEARENDER - Ready for it? Taylor Swift ruled pop culture in 2023. She will dominate again in 2024
For 2024, the Swift Effect will spread around the world as her tour hits Asia, Australia, Europe and Canada.
Sun Dec 31 2023
![YEARENDER - After landmark World Cup, more sponsors keen on women's sport in 2024 YEARENDER - After landmark World Cup, more sponsors keen on women's sport in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692541318_TBFIFAWOMEN.jpg)
YEARENDER - After landmark World Cup, more sponsors keen on women's sport in 2024
Organisers say Paris 2024 will be the first Olympic Games to feature an even number of male and female athletes.
Sat Dec 30 2023
![YEARENDER - Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word YEARENDER - Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703071634_DonaldTrumpVladim.jpg)
YEARENDER - Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word
For those who worry authoritarian rulers are firmly in the ascendant over more liberal democrats, there is likely much to fret about 2024.
Sat Dec 30 2023
![YEARENDER - In 2023, bold EV strategies took a punch from reality YEARENDER - In 2023, bold EV strategies took a punch from reality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700738641_TBEV.jpg)
YEARENDER - In 2023, bold EV strategies took a punch from reality
This was the year the auto industry's race toward an all-electric future took a detour.
Sat Dec 30 2023
![YEARENDER - Djokovic still the man but youngsters knocking on the door YEARENDER - Djokovic still the man but youngsters knocking on the door](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689349686_NovakDjokovic.jpg)
YEARENDER - Djokovic still the man but youngsters knocking on the door
Playing some of his best tennis at 36, Novak Djokovic have crossed a record 400 weeks at the top of the world rankings.
Sat Dec 09 2023
![YEARENDER - Ukrainians prepare for a long war. Will the West stay the course? YEARENDER - Ukrainians prepare for a long war. Will the West stay the course?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81685323224_TBUkraine.jpg)
YEARENDER - Ukrainians prepare for a long war. Will the West stay the course?
No end in sight after more than 21 months of war.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Yearender: 2021, a bumpy year for Malaysian diplomacy Yearender: 2021, a bumpy year for Malaysian diplomacy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41640665125_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Yearender: 2021, a bumpy year for Malaysian diplomacy
It was a bumpy road for the country at the diplomatic front with some unforeseen dramatic developments that even made world headlines.
Tue Dec 28 2021
![Sport - Athletes, teams and leagues confront abuse and bullying Sport - Athletes, teams and leagues confront abuse and bullying](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639539063_simonebiles.jpg)
Sport - Athletes, teams and leagues confront abuse and bullying
Athletes from all levels of competition across the globe demanded greater accountability of trainers, coaches and the governing bodies that oversee them.
Wed Dec 15 2021
![Major incidents in crime and security front in 2015 Major incidents in crime and security front in 2015](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81450268804_KemalanganMyvi.jpg)
Major incidents in crime and security front in 2015
Cases of 'boatpeople', gruesome murders, helicopter crash, earthquake and landslides took centre stage in the crime and disaster scenes in the country throughout 2015.
Thu Dec 31 2015
![News that turned heads in 2014 News that turned heads in 2014](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/51353308552_120x90.jpg)
News that turned heads in 2014
Malaysians have had their fair share of laughter and tears this year. Here are some of the head-turning events that transpired in 2014.
Wed Dec 31 2014
![Yearender: Court cases in 2012 Yearender: Court cases in 2012](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/61356909096_120x90.jpg)
Yearender: Court cases in 2012
From politicians being charged to domestic violence, child abuse and a high profile kidnap case. Here's a list of local court room cases in 2012.
Sun Dec 30 2012