![Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696481353_MuhammadRadzi.jpg)
Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG
Disease X expected to spread easily like measles and may pose a life-threatening risk, similar to Ebola, said Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Thu Oct 05 2023
![The world of vaccines, before and after COVID The world of vaccines, before and after COVID](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650937565_VACCINES.jpg)
The world of vaccines, before and after COVID
Vaccines for more than 20 life-threatening diseases prevent between two to three million deaths a year, according to WHO.
Tue Apr 26 2022
![Strengthening governance and integrity in the COVID-19 response and recovery Strengthening governance and integrity in the COVID-19 response and recovery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592309719_PerdanaMenteri.jpg)
Strengthening governance and integrity in the COVID-19 response and recovery
Both corruption and COVID-19 pandemic have the ability to inflict deep and harmful impacts on a countrys immediate and future development.
Tue Aug 03 2021
![COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618659455_COVID.jpg)
COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses
The global death toll from COVID-19 passed three million.
Sun Apr 18 2021
![Wider Image: By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic Wider Image: By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616463529_BATS.jpg)
Wider Image: By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic
The bulk of those caught are horseshoe bats known to harbour coronaviruses, including the closest known relative of the novel coronavirus.
Tue Mar 23 2021
![Congo confirms two new Ebola cases, including one far from centre of outbreak Congo confirms two new Ebola cases, including one far from centre of outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613685800_Ebolacase.jpg)
Congo confirms two new Ebola cases, including one far from centre of outbreak
The cases were found in Katwa and in Manguredjipa, where all the previous cases have been clustered.
Thu Feb 18 2021
![Guinea tracks potential Ebola contacts, says it can overcome new outbreak Guinea tracks potential Ebola contacts, says it can overcome new outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41613424405_FrenchRedCross.jpg)
Guinea tracks potential Ebola contacts, says it can overcome new outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned the outbreaks in Guinea and Congo represented a regional risk.
Mon Feb 15 2021
![In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611382283_COVID.jpg)
In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind
So few countries are conducting and sharing surveillance that experts are as worried about the mutations they cannot see as those they can.
Sat Jan 23 2021
![Wars, instability pose vaccine challenges in poor nations Wars, instability pose vaccine challenges in poor nations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51609058995_Pakistan.jpg)
Wars, instability pose vaccine challenges in poor nations
It's not just the problem of affording vaccines or being at the back of the line behind wealthy countries in receiving them.
Sun Dec 27 2020
![Superspreader events key driver in COVID-19 pandemic Superspreader events key driver in COVID-19 pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41606036228_COVID.jpg)
Superspreader events key driver in COVID-19 pandemic
Experts say these large clusters are more than just extreme outliers, but rather the pandemic's likely main engine of transmission.
Sun Nov 22 2020
![Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605146106_RonKlain.jpg)
Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff, installing an aide with decades of experience in the top role in his White House.
Thu Nov 12 2020
![Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID vaccine trial as participant becomes ill Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID vaccine trial as participant becomes ill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61602561087_JohnsonJohnson.jpg)
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID vaccine trial as participant becomes ill
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it had temporarily halted its COVID -19 vaccine trial because one of its participants had become sick.
Tue Oct 13 2020
![Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa's low fatality rates from pandemic Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa's low fatality rates from pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71601362215_Africa.jpg)
Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa's low fatality rates from pandemic
As the world marks 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Africa is doing much better than expected, with a lower percentage of deaths than other continents.
Tue Sep 29 2020
![WHO's Ryan: Don't turn COVID-19 into 'political football' WHO's Ryan: Don't turn COVID-19 into 'political football'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41595887495_MikeRyan.jpg)
WHO's Ryan: Don't turn COVID-19 into 'political football'
"It is important that we have consistent messaging from all levels, and it's not for one country or one entity; consistent messaging between science and between government" WHO's Mike Ryan said.
Thu Sep 17 2020
![Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81598932711_CansinoBio.jpg)
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a common cold virus that many people have been exposed to.
Tue Sep 01 2020
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025