EU clears Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents
EU authorized Pfizer and partner BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12.
Fri May 28 2021
CDC panel clears way to COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. adolescents
U.S. states are set to begin using the vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE to inoculate young adolescents against COVID-19.
Wed May 12 2021
FDA set to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents early next week
The FDA is preparing to authorize Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged between 12 and 15 years.
Mon May 03 2021
UK regulator found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use
MHRA said it had received no such reports of clotting events following the use of the vaccine made by BioNTech SE and Pfizer Inc.
Sat Apr 03 2021
New Zealand may approve COVID-19 vaccine next week, start general vaccinations mid-year
Ardern said the country's medicines regulator Medsafe was working towards granting provisional approval for the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE vaccine.
Tue Jan 26 2021
Factbox : When and which COVID-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia
Regulators in Asia are weighing approval for COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer with partner BioNTech SE, Moderna Inc and AstraZeneca.
Thu Jan 07 2021
'Healing is coming': First Americans vaccinated as U.S. death toll passes 300,000
Sandra Lindsay, who has treated some of the sickest COVID-19 patients, was inoculated at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, received applause on a livestream with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Mon Dec 14 2020
With U.S. now in hand, BioNTech CEO looks for more vaccine production
The companies have said they will produce up to 1.3 billion doses of the vaccine next year.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Explainer: US has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine - when will I get it?
The FDA authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE. Here's an outline of vaccine distribution plans.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Explainer: When and how will COVID-19 vaccines become available?
If regulators approve any vaccines in coming weeks, the distribution could begin almost immediately with governments around the world deciding who gets them and in what order.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Malaysia needs to review clinical trial before vaccine procurement - Health DG
Malaysia needs to review the phase three clinical trial data before making any commitment on COVID-19 vaccine procurement, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024