Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG
Health DG advises the public to avoid being outdoors during peak of Aedes mosquito bites - in the early morning and late afternoon.
Fri May 03 2024
Najib's commuted sentence: PM denies Unity Gov't lack bite in addressing corruption
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, "The issue being raised here is that allegedly, we are being lax on corruption issues, (now) this is untrue.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are killed annually by malaria and other diseases spread through the bite of mosquitoes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
France races to stamp out bedbug 'scourge' before Olympics
French authorities want to make sure the bedbugs don't bite during the games and have started a drive to exterminate the pests.
Mon Oct 02 2023
What's in a mosquito bite? How warmer climates spread disease
A complex mix of global warming, changes in land use and more movement of people and goods are contributing to the spread of illnesses.
Fri Sep 15 2023
South Korean doctors flee paediatrics as low birth rate bites
South Korea is facing a shortage of paediatricians, leaving hospitals unable to fill posts and raising risks for children's health.
Fri Jul 07 2023
South Korean student takes a bite out of banana art installation
Noh Huyn-soo ate the banana and then taped the peel back to the wall, creating a strange and surreal addition to the installation.
Wed May 03 2023
Suspect under drug influence bites off cop's finger
Police said the incident occurred when the suspect went to the guard post at the Sungai Besi police station and threatened to splash acid.
Wed Apr 19 2023
[COLUMNIST] Generation End Game - Best way forward
Policymakers needs to bite the bullet and embrace new technology in nicotine delivery to wean society off harmful cigarettes, Tun Zaki said.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Cobra killed after receiving bite from boy in central India
Officials said the boy appeared to have received "a dry bite and the snake didn't release any venom," which saved his life.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Baby injured with bite marks, babysitter arrested
A 43-year-old babysitter was arrested last Saturday following a report that one of the children under her care was injured in the face and ears.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Paris to scale back monument lighting as energy bills bite
Most monuments will now go unlit from 10 pm, a potential disappointment for the tens of millions of tourists to the romantic City of Lights.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Man out fishing in Maludam found dead with croc bite marks
Abang Mohd Norazat was recovered floating upstream near the Maludam Water Plant by his father along with three villagers.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Putin clings to semblance of normality as his war grinds on
Economically, the situation will worsen as sanctions bite harder and Russia heads towards recession.
Fri Jun 03 2022
As hunger bites in Somalia, babies start to die
Early intervention is crucial to staving off the famine looming over six areas of Somalia.
Wed May 25 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024