How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Progress for women in the workplace stagnating in four key areas, global study reveals
Mental health, unbalanced domestic responsibilities and non-inclusive behaviours are current red flags.
Sat Jun 01 2024
Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why
Some 70% of deaths globally attributes to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips
Physical inactivity is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases and all-cause mortality.
Sun Mar 17 2024
Britain bans 'laughing gas' to curb anti-social behaviour
The substance, which causes a feeling of euphoria, relaxation and dissociation from reality, has grown in popularity among young people.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Indonesia judges reprimanded over ruling that allowed president's son to run for VP
The reported judges were found to have collectively violated the constitutional judges' ethical behaviour code, the ethics panel chief said.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Italy PM Meloni leaves partner after sexist TV comments
Giorgia Meloni said she should not be judged over Andrea Giambruno's remarks and in future would not answer questions about his behaviour.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Soccer - Rubiales' behaviour 'inappropriate', says UEFA's Ceferin
UEFA President Cefer said there was no need for UEFA to take separate measures against Luis Rubiales, as he is suspended from all functions.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Soccer: Man United's Greenwood has all charges against him dropped
Greenwood who was suspended by United in January 2022, was charged with attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault last October.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Riba and money politics in Malaysia
'Malays looked up to people with knowledge and high ethical and moral behaviour in the past; now they focus more on material wealth.'
Sun Jan 08 2023
Senate President hopes govt remains committed to implementing parliamentary transformation
Rais said the transformation would amend several acts related to parliament, to ensure MPs demonstrate good behaviour in the Dewan Rakyat.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Anwar sues Kedah MB over defamatory speech in 'PN Best Tambun Tour'
PM Anwar today filed a lawsuit against Kedah MB Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor on the defamatory remarks linking him with immoral behaviour in a 'PN Best Tambun Tour' campaign.
Tue Dec 13 2022
[COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian food security framework - Part 1
Aligning the individual consumers behaviours with the overall food security strategy shall not be the last in terms of its importance.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Release of Bali bomb maker 'difficult day' for Australians, says deputy PM
Patek, a member of the al Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah, became eligible for parole in August because of good behaviour in prison.
Thu Dec 08 2022
M'sia to propose Resolution on Behavioural Science at WHO executive board, World Health Assembly next year
Behavioural science has been an integral part of the region's success story in controlling COVID-19, Khairy said.
Tue Oct 25 2022
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