'Alarming' rise in diabetes globally by 2050- Study
There are currently 529 million people in the world with diabetes, a study showed.
Sun Jun 25 2023
China's President Xi to meet with Bill Gates in Beijing - State media
The meeting will be Xi's first with a foreign entrepreneur in recent years.
Fri Jun 16 2023
'Not right' for us to be key global health funder - Gates CEO
The Gates Foundation has faced criticism that it has too much power and influence in the global health realm.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Exclusive - US opposes plans to strengthen World Health Organization
The United States, the World Health Organization's top donor, is resisting proposals to make the agency more independent.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Bill Gates, Melinda French officially divorced - Court document
The couple filed for divorce on May 3 after 27 years of marriage, but pledged to continue their philanthropic work together.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce, but charitable foundation to remain intact
Bill and Melinda Gates pledges to continue their philanthropic work together.
Tue May 04 2021
Gates' marital split follows Melinda's long journey away from Bill's shadow
The extent of Melinda's impact will likely be determined in part by what happens to Bill Gates' fortune.
Tue May 04 2021
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates say 'have made decision to end' their marriage"
Billionaire Bill Gates and Melinda Gates said in a joint statement on Monday that they have made the decision to end their marriage.
Mon May 03 2021
Gates Foundation pledges $250 million more for battle against COVID-19
The Gates Foundation's latest contribution comes on top of the $70 million added in November, bringing total to $1.75 billion funding.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Addressing Anti-Vaxxer Concerns Important for Nationwide Vaccination
There are claims of aluminium nanoparticles in vaccines crossing the blood-brain barrier harming brain cells.
Wed Nov 25 2020
India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID-19 vaccine
Serum Institute of India would receive $150 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the GAVI vaccines alliance to make 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by 2021.
Fri Aug 07 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024