Former US President Clinton tests positive for COVID
Bill Clinton said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild symptoms.
Thu Dec 01 2022
WHO to use 'mpox' for monkeypox to tackle stigma
WHO urged others to use the new preferred term after receiving complaints that the current name for the disease was racist and stigmatising.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Reduced hospitalisation risk, shorter stays for Omicron patients: US study
Of some 52,000 people infected with Omicron, none ended up on a ventilator, compared to 11 people from nearly 17,000 with Delta, study shows.
Fri Jan 14 2022
CDC cuts isolation time for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases to 5 days
CDC said the asymptomatic people after isolation should follow five days of wearing a mask when around others.
Tue Dec 28 2021
US CDC back Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccine boosters, mix-and-match shots
Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose, according to CDC.
Fri Oct 22 2021
US COVID-19 booster shot campaign to start with only Pfizer - Source
A White House plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots will most likely start this month only with the vaccine made by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech.
Sat Sep 04 2021
As variant delays return to offices, many in US don't mind
The stunningly rapid spread of the Delta variant has them settling in for a new way of life that now, they say, feels more "natural."
Mon Aug 16 2021
What is long COVID and how to manage it?
Here's a closer look at a condition that threatens to outlast the pandemic.
Tue Jul 13 2021
US CDC eases travel recommendations on some 110 countries, territories including Japan
Other countries being lowered to "Level 3" include Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Panama, Poland, Denmark and Malaysia.
Wed Jun 09 2021
US seeing fewest COVID deaths since start of pandemic
New daily cases are headed down in all US states, with the current average of 30,211 the lowest since last June.
Wed May 19 2021
US will boost 'Do Not Travel' advisories to 80 pct of world
Most Americans were already prevented from travelling to much of Europe because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Tue Apr 20 2021
J&J COVID-19 vaccine reviewed for links to additional reports of severe side effects - CDC
The FDA is monitoring the U.S. government's database for additional reports of side effects.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks: CDC
Scientists are now very confident that authorized COVID vaccines protect people against severe disease and death.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Fighting the mutating 'emperor' virus
The first step in solving a big problem is to recognise the complexity and the scale of the problem.
Thu Mar 04 2021
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