'No doubt' US has undercounted COVID deaths: Fauci
US has officially lost over 581,000 people to the disease caused by COVID-19 but study reveals the estimated deaths at more than 900,000.
Mon May 10 2021
COVID-19 fatality rate down 30% since April, study finds
The likelihood that a coronavirus infection will prove fatal has dropped by nearly a third since April due to improved treatment, study finds.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Trump says pandemic will end soon after Biden blasts his handling of crisis
President Donald Trump promised supporters in Florida on Friday that the coronavirus pandemic would end soon and accused Democratic rival Joe Biden of overstating the health crisis.
Sat Oct 24 2020
Monkey discovery boosts Zika drug quest
Scientists say they have found a suitable animal model for testing new Zika drugs.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Your natural brain patterns may predict how well you learn a second language
If you struggled with languages at school then a new US study may provide you with an excuse, finding that some adults learn a second language better than others thanks to the rhythms of activity.
Mon May 16 2016
Reducing salt significantly could be nearly impossible: study
A recent study is questioning the World Health Organization's dietary guidelines for sodium and potassium, saying it has set targets that are out of reach in many cultures.
Fri Apr 10 2015
Drug-delivering tampons could protect women against HIV
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a tampon made of rapidly dissolving fibers to deliver topical drugs that prevent women from contracting HIV.
Wed Aug 06 2014
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