Zika concerns could test Singapore's efforts to boost birth rate
Economists say concerns about the birth defect could dent the Singapore government's efforts to boost the number of babies born to its citizens.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Singapore says will no longer isolate Zika patients
Singapore will no longer isolate people who test positive for Zika or are suspected of carrying it, the health ministry said.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Man with no symptoms spread Zika to sex partner
US health officials reported the first known case of a man who acquired Zika virus while traveling, showed no symptoms, and infected his female partner during unprotected sex.
Sat Aug 27 2016
Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus
Hong Kong authorities reported the citys first Zika virus infection Thursday, which they described as an imported case of the disease blamed for birth defects.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Malaysia in constant contact with Singapore to prevent Zika - Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
The health ministry is in constant contact with its Singapore counterpart to exchange latest developments on Zika to take preventive measures.
Sun May 15 2016
Zika has been linked to birth defects - Now it may be causing paralysis
This small Colombian city has had five cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome in the past six weeks.
Mon Feb 22 2016
WHO says will know if Zika causes microcephaly in weeks
The World Health Organization said it would likely take four to eight weeks to establish if there is a causal relationship between the conditions.
Fri Feb 12 2016
WHO mulls global health emergency declaration on Zika
A 27-year-old man living in Jambi province on Sumatra island who had never travelled overseas had been found to be infected.
Mon Feb 01 2016
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