Chinese authorities seek out COVID protesters
Chinese authorities have begun inquiries into some of the people who gathered at weekend protests against COVID-19 curbs.
Tue Nov 29 2022
China's Harbin reverts to COVID-19 curbs on public life as cases surge
Authorities in Harbin, the capital of the northernmost Chinese region of Heilongjiang, announced broad restrictions on Saturday after other major cities reinstated lockdowns to curb COVID-19.
Sun Nov 27 2022
Indonesia to tighten COVID-19 curbs as infections climb
Indonesia will tighten social restrictions in Jakarta and Bali, as well as in two other cities on Java island.
Mon Feb 07 2022
British ministers to decide on lifting England's COVID-19 curbs
Johnson seeks to move attention away from parties held at his residence during coronavirus lockdowns.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Hong Kong bans some inbound flights, tightens COVID-19 curbs
Incoming flights from Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Britain and the United States, including interchanges, would be banned from Jan. 8 to Jan 21.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Japan rules out changes to COVID-19 curbs despite Omicron
Japan's government is not considering an immediate change to current COVID-19 restrictions.
Thu Dec 23 2021
US, Malaysia to sign cooperation deal on supply chain improvements
Malaysia seeks to tackle a shortage in semiconductor chips after supplies were disrupted due to the COVID-19 curbs imposed.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Sydney to further ease COVID-19 curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
The relaxation in the state of New South Wales, home to Sydney, lifts limits on house guests or outdoor gatherings, among other measures.
Sun Nov 07 2021
COVID-19 restrictions in Sydney to ease weeks ahead of schedule
Vaccinated people in the harbour city of around 5 million will be allowed unlimited numbers of guests in their homes from Nov. 8.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Man dies after being gored at Spanish bull-running festival
It was the first such fatality in the country since such events resumed after COVID-19 curbs were relaxed during the summer.
Sun Oct 31 2021
COVID-19 curbs in Sydney could ease early amid surge in vaccinations
Daily infections in New South Wales rose to 444 on Wednesday, up from 360 a day earlier.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Sydney set to unveil freedom roadmap as more COVID-19 curbs eased
With 60 pct of people aged 16 and over fully inoculated, officials expect to reach their 80 pct target around end of October.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Sydney to set out roadmap for easing COVID-19 curbs even as cases rise
Fully vaccinated residents to be freed from stay-home orders by the end of October.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Vietnam's capital ramps up testing after extending COVID-19 curbs
Hanoi authorities launches a plan to conduct tests on the city's 8 million people to try to curb a climb in infections.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Warnings as Southeast Asia's biggest economies ease COVID-19 curbs
The economic benefits of easing lockdowns were understandable but they also must vaccinate their citizens faster.
Wed Sep 01 2021
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