Japan marks record 415 COVID-19 deaths - Health ministry
In the past seven days, Japan had the world's largest confirmed COVID-19 infections and the second-most deaths after the United States.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Hearses queue at Beijing crematorium, even as China reports no new COVID deaths
China reports no new COVID-19 deaths in its growing outbreak, sparking criticism of its virus accounting as it braces for a surge of cases.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Fauci pleads with Americans to get COVID shot in final White House briefing
The United States leads the world in recorded COVID-19 deaths with more than one million.
Wed Nov 23 2022
Malaysia reports zero COVID-19 deaths - Khairy
For the first time since Dec 18, 2020, Malaysia reported zero deaths due to COVID-19, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Jun 20 2022
COVID: Death toll tops 900,000 in US, Germany's daily cases near 250,000
California led the country in COVID-19 deaths, with 80,798 fatalities.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Brazil reports 74,134 cases of coronavirus and 121 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours - Ministry
The South American country has now registered 23,074,791 cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 621,166.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Brazil has 24,382 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, 44 COVID-19 deaths
The South American country has now registered 22,523,907 cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 619,981.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Italy reports 184 COVID-19 deaths on Saturday - Health Ministry
Italy reported 197,552 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, up from 108,304 the day before.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Japan has zero daily COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months - Media
COVID-19 cases and deaths have fallen dramatically throughout Japan as vaccinations have increased to cover more than 70 pct of the population.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Brazil's Bolsonaro says he is 'bored' by questions on COVID-19 deaths
Currently, 601,011 people have died from COVID-19 in Brazil, with over 21.5 million cases total.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
More than half of all global deaths reported on a seven-day average were in the United States, Russia, Brazil, Mexico and India.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Merck pill seen as 'huge advance,' raises hope of preventing COVID-19 deaths
An oral antiviral that can impact hospitalization risk to such a degree would be game-changing.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Brazil hospital chain hid COVID-19 deaths, whistleblowers' lawyer tells Senate
A Brazilian hospital chain tested unproven drugs on elderly COVID-19 patients without their knowledge.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Kedah records 1,556 COVID-19 deaths since January
The deaths registered last year were not as many as the deaths recorded this year, the state legislative assembly was told today.
Wed Sep 22 2021
COVID-19 deaths back to double digits after two months
MOH stated that a total of 99 deaths due to COVID-19 was recorded yesterday.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Trump team signs transition agreement with Biden White House after delays
The move will allow Trump's team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Gunfire heard across Beirut as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024