
Be calm, but alert and concern over a new strain of delta variant
Here comes the news that it has mutated into another form called the delta plus, which is beginning to worry global experts.
Tue Jun 29 2021

Explainer: What is the Delta variant of coronavirus with K417N mutation?
Here's what we know about the variant.
Wed Jun 23 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

British scientists warn over Indian coronavirus variant
British scientists flagged evidence that it spreads more quickly than the original version of the virus.
Fri May 07 2021

Vaccine rollout in England prevented 10,400 deaths by end-March, study says
A total of 31.8 million people across the United Kingdom have had at least one dose, while 6.1 million people have had two.
Fri Apr 09 2021
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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Mar 02 2021

COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least five months, UK study finds
Researchers plan to continue following and assessing the participants to see if this natural immunity might last longer than five months.
Thu Jan 14 2021

Study links rising US e-cigarette use to rise in smokers quitting
Many specialists, including health experts at Public Health England, think e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but no tobacco, are a lower-risk alternative to smoking.
Thu Jul 27 2017

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025