WHO says China may be struggling to keep a tally of COVID cases
Official figures from China have become an unreliable guide as less testing is being done across the country.
Thu Dec 22 2022
WHO says still doesn't have full access to Ethiopia's Tigray
WHO said it still does not have the unfettered access to Ethiopia's northern Tigray region stipulated in a truce signed a month ago.
Sat Dec 03 2022
WHO says more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox globally, most in Europe
So far, 98 pct of cases outside the countries in Africa have been reported in men who have sex with men, WHO said.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Biden orders review of COVID origins as lab leak theory debated
Washington's frustration has mounted in recent weeks over what it sees as insufficient cooperation from China into the investigation.
Thu May 27 2021
The WHO's China mission: Five questions still unanswered
After a mission that lasted nearly a month, here are five things we still don't know about the virus' origin.
Thu Feb 11 2021
WHO team in Wuhan hold "good discussions" with Chinese counterparts
The team would be limited to visits organised by their Chinese hosts and have no contact with community members, because of health curbs.
Tue Feb 02 2021
WHO team in Wuhan set to leave quarantine in investigation of COVID origins
The team which worked via videoconference while in quarantine is expected to remain in China for two more weeks.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Johnson says evidence UK virus strain more deadly
Johnson said in addition to spreading more quickly, evidence shows that the new variant may be associated with a higher degree of mortality.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Independent pandemic review panel critical of China, WHO delays
The panel called for a 'global reset' and said that it would make recommendations in a final report to health ministers in May.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Herd immunity: What you need to know
The term "herd immunity" has been floating around since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as a solution to end the crisis. Here's all you need to know.
Thu Nov 12 2020
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
Don't expect first COVID-19 vaccinations until early 2021: WHO's Ryan
WHO's head of emergencies program Mike Ryan said researchers are making "good progress" in developing vaccines against COVID-19 but their first use cannot be be expected until early 2021.
Thu Jul 23 2020
'This virus may never go away' - WHO
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could become endemic like HIV.
Wed May 13 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