Oxford University students arrested at pro-Palestinian sit-in
University authorities called police, after pro-Palestinian protesters held a sit-in at the university vice-chancellor's office.
Fri May 24 2024
The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters
To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
AI has both threats and opportunities - British Economist
Governments around the world should be responsible for the pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Astro AWANI maintains top spot as Malaysia's Most Trusted News Brand for six years running!
Astro AWANI also secured the second position for both offline and online news weekly reach.
Wed Jun 14 2023
New malaria vaccine results raise hopes of mass rollout
The international research team suggested the vaccine, developed by Britain's Oxford University, could represent a turning point in the fight against the mosquito-borne parasitic disease.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Astro AWANI continues to excel as the Most Trusted News Brand - Reuters Institute
Based on the 2022 Digital News Report of the Reuters Institute and Oxford University, Astro AWANI ranked first on the brand trust scores.
Wed Jun 15 2022
At least one long-term symptom seen in 37 pct of COVID-19 patients - Study
The most common symptoms included breathing problems, fatigue, pain and anxiety, Oxford University said.
Wed Sep 29 2021
COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two study
Life expectancy fell by more than six months compared with 2019 in 22 of the 29 countries analysed in the study.
Mon Sep 27 2021
AstraZeneca says prospect of COVID-19 drug success underscores value of vaccine ops
Antibody drug AZD7442 was shown to prevent COVID-19 in a trial.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Oxford COVID vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot - Study
Researchers say a third shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response.
Tue Jun 29 2021
AstraZeneca vaccine effective against COVID-19 variants identified in India
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is effective against Delta and Kappa variants.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Oxford University explores anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment
Ivermectin resulted in a reduction of virus replication in laboratory studies.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Study shows AstraZeneca vaccine works well as third booster - FT
The vaccine makes use of a new technology employing a modified version of adenoviruses.
Wed May 19 2021
Chilean AstraZeneca trial saw no cases of blood clots - trial leaders
Chilean investigators testing the AstraZeneca-Oxford University COVID-19 vaccination found no instances of blood clots among participants.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Shrinking sea meadows store more carbon than forests. Scientists are racing to track whats left
Human activity is helping destroy the equivalent of a soccer field of these seagrasses every 30 minutes around the world.
Sat Apr 10 2021
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
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