Factbox - What are the new BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 coronavirus variants, and why it matters
BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are among the more than 300 sublineages of the Omicron variant circulating globally.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Explainer - What is the BA.5 variant and why does it seem to be reinfecting so many people with COVID-19?
BA.5, part of the Omicron family, is the latest coronavirus variant to cause widespread waves of infection globally.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Beijing Games had 72 COVID cases, none athletes, among early arrivals
Final preparations are taking place for the Winter Games amid a global surge in cases of the highly infectious Omicron coronavirus variant.
Mon Jan 24 2022
COVID-19 pandemic 'nowhere near over': WHO chief
Tedros warned against dismissing as mild the coronavirus variant Omicron, which has spread like wildfire around the globe.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Omicron dampens worldwide New Year celebrations, but London throws party on TV
The Omicron coronavirus variant dampened New Year festivities around much of the world.
Sat Jan 01 2022
France says Omicron to be dominant variant soon, resists new restrictions
France could soon see 100,000 new COVID-19 cases a day due to the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Britain reports first death with Omicron coronavirus variant
It was not clear if the patient had been vaccinated or had underlying health issues.
Tue Dec 14 2021
South Korea reports three more Omicron cases
South Korea on Sunday reported three more Omicron coronavirus variant cases, bringing its total confirmed so far to 12.
Sun Dec 05 2021
'What will be, will be': New York City tourists unfazed by Omicron
The emergence of the heavily mutated Omicron coronavirus variant threatens to throw a wrench into the tourism industry's recovery.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Travellers jump hoops to leave S.Africa as COVID variant hits
Travellers were left stranded after a slew of countries banned flights from South Africa amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Explainer - Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants
Scientists remain focused on Delta but are tracking others to see what may one day take its place.
Thu Sep 09 2021
COVID-19 infections in England have quadrupled since June
Research showed cases were estimated to be doubling every six days as a new wave fuelled by the Delta coronavirus variant picks up pace.
Thu Jul 08 2021
India says new COVID variant is a concern
India declared a new coronavirus variant "Delta plus" which showed increased transmissibility and advised states to increase testing.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK COVID-19 variants
Authorities in Vietnam have detected a new coronavirus variant that is a combination of the Indian and UK COVID-19 variants.
Sat May 29 2021
British scientists warn over Indian coronavirus variant
British scientists flagged evidence that it spreads more quickly than the original version of the virus.
Fri May 07 2021
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