WHO Europe warns of 'challenging' COVID-19 autumn and winter
Europe's strategy pushes increased vaccine uptake in the general population, a second booster dose for immuno-compromised people.
Wed Jul 20 2022
'A war for life of our child': Health crisis spills out of Ukraine conflict
WHO is warning that the exodus raises the spectre of a regional health catastrophe on top of the huge toll in death and destruction.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Medical oxygen running out in Ukraine as war rages, WHO warns
WHO is calling for safe passage for emergency imports as Ukraine is running out of oxygen supplies that critically ill people need.
Mon Feb 28 2022
WHO sees pause, even end of pandemic for Europe
WHO Europe director Hans Kluge spoke of "a ceasefire that could bring us enduring peace".
Fri Feb 04 2022
Too soon to treat COVID-19 like flu as Omicron spreads - WHO
Europe saw more than 7 million newly-reported cases in the first week of 2022, more than doubling over a two-week period, Kluge said.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Vaccines effective against variants but overseas travel still not safe: WHO
Progress against the coronavirus pandemic remains "fragile" and international travel should be avoided.
Thu May 20 2021
COVID deaths among Europe's elderly hits all-time low: WHO
Kluge said the trend could possibly be attributed to the rollout of vaccines among high-risk groups.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Keep using AstraZeneca COVID shots to save lives, WHO tells Europe
EMA has said so far it has found no causal link between the vaccine and any clotting or blood coagulation reports.
Thu Mar 18 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
AstraZeneca vaccine shows promise in elderly.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Mink 'good reservoirs' for COVID-19, Denmark shows courage in cull - WHO
Mink appear to be susceptible to the new SARS-CoV-2 virus and "good reservoirs" for the disease, with a mutated strain having caused infections in a dozen people in Denmark.
Fri Nov 06 2020
WHO: Europe now has more than 10 million COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organisation's Europe director said Thursday that the region has again reached a new weekly record for confirmed cases, with more than 1.5 million confirmed last week.
Fri Oct 30 2020
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024