WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness
Chinese authorities from National Health Commission held a press conference on Nov. 13 to report an increase of respiratory disease.
Thu Nov 23 2023
China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day
China's cases are decreasing just as some cities announce easing of COVID curbs and lift lockdowns.
Thu Dec 01 2022
China won't relax COVID policies but will keep improving them - govt expert
China is very cautious in every adjustment it makes in its COVID policies, the National Health Commission said in a statement.
Fri Nov 11 2022
China striving to control new COVID outbreaks - Commission
China should unwaveringly stick to its dynamic zero-COVID policy, the National Health Commission said.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Shanghai places hundreds in quarantine after airport COVID-19 cases
Authorities in Shanghai have quarantined hundreds of people in an attempt to halt a fresh COVID-19 outbreak in the city.
Sat Aug 21 2021
China says shocked by WHO plan for COVID origins study
National Health Commission Vice Minister Zeng Yixin dismissed the lab leak theory as a rumour running counter to common sense.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Dongguan becomes latest city in China's Guangdong to be hit by COVID-19
The Delta variant of COVID-19 has dominated infections in the provincial upsurge, the first time it has hit China.
Mon Jun 21 2021
China vaccine doses pass one billion mark
Authorities have set an ambitious target of fully vaccinating 40 pct of the country's nearly 1.4 billion people by the end of this month.
Mon Jun 21 2021
China to offer COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as three
Sinovac has completed early phase trials of the vaccine in children and adolescents.
Wed Jun 09 2021
China sees new COVID-19 cases fall to more than three-week low
National and local authorities continue to discourage travel even as the number of new cases fell.
Mon Feb 01 2021
A year after Wuhan lockdown, China reports small rise in COVID-19 cases
The National Health Commission said 107 new COVID-19 cases had been identified on Saturday, up from 103 cases the day before.
Sat Jan 23 2021
China says WHO team to probe COVID-19 origins will arrive Jan. 14
The National Health Commission, which announced the arrival date, delayed from its early January schedule, did not detail the team's itinerary.
Mon Jan 11 2021
China to provide COVID-19 vaccines free of charge: Official
Zhongwei said that while manufacturing and transport of vaccines have costs, the government can provide vaccines for free to individuals.
Sat Jan 09 2021
China reports biggest rise in daily COVID cases in five months
Hebei, which entered a "wartime mode" on Tuesday, accounted for 51 of the 52 local cases reported by the National Health Commission on Thursday.
Thu Jan 07 2021
China reports 11 new COVID-19 cases vs six a day earlier
China also reported 10 new asymptomatic patients, compared with four a day earlier.
Sun Nov 29 2020
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