FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Britain's health minister said there is now community transmission of the Omicron variant across regions of England.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Singapore on one month Stabilisation Phase to slow down COVID-19 spread
Singapore will be on Stabilisation Phase for one month from Sept 27 through Oct 24, 2021, to slow down community transmissions of the COVID-19 virus.
Fri Sep 24 2021
First 'no-quarantine' flights arrive into Australia as virus cases fall
Travellers on the flights won't be required to quarantine in Sydney, Air New Zealand.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Vietnam clear of community coronavirus infections for 92 days
According to the National Steering Committee for COVD-19 Prevention and Control, 241 of the 381 confirmed patients are imported cases who were quarantined upon their arrival in the country.
Fri Jul 17 2020
New Zealand must prepare for new coronavirus outbreaks, PM says
New Zealand prepares for new coronavirus outbreaks but will not drop its elimination strategy if community transmission was discovered.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Virus-free Vietnam not ready to open doors to foreign tourists yet - PM
For over two months, Vietnam has reported no community transmission of the coronavirus
Thu Jun 25 2020
Over 96 per cent of COVID-19 patients in Vietnam given all-clear
Vietnam has gone through 56 consecutive days without community transmission.
Thu Jun 11 2020
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024