'Flesh-eating' bacterium cases hit record high in Japan
There have been 977 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the bacterium called streptococcus pyogenes across Japan.
Tue Jun 11 2024
US reports nearly 24,000 monkeypox cases
California had the most confirmed cases among US states so far, with 4,656 cases.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Russia scraps remaining COVID restrictions
A consumer watchdog said the dynamics of the virus were consistent with global trends and 93% of confirmed cases were mild or asymptomatic.
Fri Jul 01 2022
WHO says monkeypox 'containable' as more govts start limited vaccinations
The moves came as authorities investigated 237 suspected and confirmed cases of the virus in 19 countries since early May.
Wed May 25 2022
Britain reports 62,399 COVID cases, 85 deaths
There have been 16 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and more than 155,000 people have died, government figures show.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Mexico hits record in new COVID-19 cases, more than 30,000
The total number of confirmed cases in Mexico since the pandemic began stands at 4,113,789, with 300,303 confirmed fatalities.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Philippines confirms record daily COVID-19 infections
Confirmed cases have exceeded 2.93 million while deaths have reached over 52,000 as 265 fatalities were recorded on Saturday.
Sat Jan 08 2022
COVID-19: Malaysia registers 22,642 new cases, 265 deaths
The total number of confirmed cases has increased to 1,616,244 since the pandemic hit the country.
Wed Aug 25 2021
'We're drowning': Argentines struggle under COVID-19 as death toll nears 100,000
Argentina is one of the hardest-hit countries in the region in terms of cases and deaths per capita, with some 4.7 mln confirmed cases.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Indonesia reports highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since late January
Indonesia on Friday recorded 12,990 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, marking the highest daily spike since late January.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Latest count of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia and selected countries
As of Tuesday there have been 173,887,864 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 3,744,378 deaths.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Latest count of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia and selected countries
Globally there have been 173,536,534 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 3,734,609 deaths.
Tue Jun 08 2021
India's COVID-19 tally crosses 27 million
India's COVID-19 tally crossed 27 million on Wednesday, reaching 27,157,795 with 208,921 new confirmed cases recorded in the past 24 hours.
Wed May 26 2021
China reports biggest rise in new coronavirus cases in six days
Mainland China reported 92 new confirmed cases for Jan. 30.
Sun Jan 31 2021
COVID-19: Singapore reports three confirmed cases of B117 strain
It was revealed by the whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis conducted by the National Public Health Laboratory.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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