Fauci, face of US COVID response, to step down from government posts
Fauci announces that he is stepping down in December after 54 years of public service.
Tue Aug 23 2022
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
Sky News Australia says suspended from YouTube for one week
Suspension by YouTube is following the platform's review of content for compliance with its COVID-19 policies.
Sun Aug 01 2021
YouTube says it pulled Bolsonaro videos for COVID-19 misinformation
The decision was taken "after careful review" and without consideration for Bolsonaro's job or political ideology.
Thu Jul 22 2021
What do you remember from Trump's legacy?
Donald Trump, without a doubt, has been one of the more iconic US President, whose policies and actions have changed the course of history.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Health DG: Avoid COVID-19 'cures' sold online
The public is advised not to be deceived by medicines advertised on online shopping application that are purportedly effective in treating COVID-19 infection.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Long-term problems in younger low-risk COVID-19 patients; flu shot may offer some protection
Long-term monitoring of organ function will be necessary even in relatively low-risk patients.
Tue Oct 20 2020
COVID-19: Remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine found not effective - Health DG
Anti-virus medicines such as remdesivir were found to be ineffective in treating COVID-19 patients as well as not helpful in reducing death cases of the outbreak.
Mon Oct 19 2020
WHO study says remdesivir did not cut hospital stay or mortality in COVID-19 patients
The regimens appeared to have little or no effect on 28-day mortality or the length of the in-hospital course among COVID-19 patients.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders
President Donald Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, joining a small group of world leaders who have been infected.
Fri Oct 02 2020
Lupus, arthritis patients not higher-risk for severe COVID-19: Studies
Good news for lupus and arthritis patients, who report feeling added anxiety that their treatments make them more susceptible to COVID-19.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro renews attacks on media
Bolsonaro accused journalists of "malevolence" and "debauchery," and added that they were "fat-asses" at high risk from the new coronavirus.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Brazil, Argentina hit coronavirus records as Latin America exceeds four million cases
Brazil and Argentina registered daily records for confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, pushing the total number of cases in Latin America past 4 million.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro catches coronavirus, shrugs off health risks
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for the novel coronavirus after months minimizing the severity of the pandemic.
Wed Jul 08 2020
COVID-19: MOH drops hydroxychloroquine for lack of efficacy
The Health Ministry (MOH) has stopped using anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients after it was found to be ineffective.
Mon Jun 22 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024