This winter, Gaza needs us
FAMILIES in Gaza are facing unimaginable conditions this winter: Homes destroyed, 1.9 million displaced and babies and children dying from the cold.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital 'next to impossible' to obey, say medics
There's nearly 400 civilians inside the hospital, including babies in the neonatal unit, whose lives depend on oxygen and incubators.
Mon Dec 23 2024
ANALYSIS - China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears
The marriage-themed festival comes at a time when China is looking to spur weddings and births to counter a shrinking population.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Under bombardment, Lebanon's expectant mothers fear for their unborn babies
Around 11,600 pregnant women remain in Lebanon, of whom around 4,000 are expected to deliver in the next three months, according to OCHA.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Average life expectancy of babies born in 2024 is 75.2 years - DOSM
Selangor has the highest life expectancy at birth for both males and females from 2022 to 2024, says Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Mother in Gaza longs for triplets in Jerusalem hospital
Israel's restrictions on the movement of Palestinians meant Hanan al-Bayouk returned to Gaza while her babies were still in intensive care.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Governments want babies, but people want choices
More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said male babies outnumbered females at 51,759 to 48,973 births.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Gaza's pregnant women defy odds to give birth, protect babies
Repeated displacement makes medical care almost impossible.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Premature Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt as Israeli tanks encircle second hospital
The newborns had been in Al Shifa hospital, where several others died after incubators were knocked out during collapse of medical services.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital
In the absence of infection control measures, the babies are transmitting viruses to each other and they have no immunity.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Twelve infants die in a day at Indian hospital, opposition alleges negligence
The neo-natal unit was crowded with four to five babies in one incubator, which was designed to hold just one, said Yogesh Solanki.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Number of migrants crossing Panama's Darien Gap surpasses 400,000 to record high
More than half of those migrants were children and babies, Panama's security ministry said in a statement.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Dozens of babies die in orphanage as Sudan war takes grim toll on Khartoum
Without enough staff to care for them, they succumbed to severe malnutrition and dehydration, the doctor said.
Mon May 29 2023
5,000 babies born each year in Malaysia with heart problems
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah said most patients required heart surgery treatment with complex expertise that involved expensive treatment costs.
Mon May 22 2023
What to expect on Trump's Inauguration Day
Here's what we know about Inauguration Day so far.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Reflections from London: Shaping bilateral ties with a more active UK
Over the past five years, there have been notable developments in the United Kingdom's approach to the Asia-Pacific region.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?
Fact-checking organisations said the move could encourage hate speech online and fuel violence offline.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Trump's inauguration marks new era for cryptocurrency
The crypto industry hopes the incoming Donald Trump administration will mark a shift in policy.
Sun Jan 19 2025
China's Lunar New Year travel rush: World's biggest annual migration
This year's travel rush comes as China extended the official Spring Festival break by one day to eight days.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Experts warn against children snoring during sleep
Some may think that snoring is a common occurrence during sleep and does not require treatment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Younger workers more likely to suffer burnout as generation gap grows
There's a need to rebuild bridges and open up conversations on changing attitudes and expectations around work, says Brian Dow.
Sun Jan 19 2025
INSIGHT - How bond vigilantes could check Trump's power
As Donald Trump takes office on January 20, concerns over bond vigilantes in the US have resurfaced, according to several market experts.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Pakistan
A food vendor who locals say bears an uncanny resemblance to US President-elect Donald Trump gets more business and attention than others.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Tokyo museum offers visitors 'flashback' to defunct technology
From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum is a showcase for old cameras and telecom equipment.
Sun Jan 19 2025