Japan marks record 415 COVID-19 deaths - Health ministry
In the past seven days, Japan had the world's largest confirmed COVID-19 infections and the second-most deaths after the United States.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Hearses queue at Beijing crematorium, even as China reports no new COVID deaths
China reports no new COVID-19 deaths in its growing outbreak, sparking criticism of its virus accounting as it braces for a surge of cases.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Fauci pleads with Americans to get COVID shot in final White House briefing
The United States leads the world in recorded COVID-19 deaths with more than one million.
Wed Nov 23 2022
Malaysia reports zero COVID-19 deaths - Khairy
For the first time since Dec 18, 2020, Malaysia reported zero deaths due to COVID-19, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Jun 20 2022
COVID: Death toll tops 900,000 in US, Germany's daily cases near 250,000
California led the country in COVID-19 deaths, with 80,798 fatalities.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Brazil reports 74,134 cases of coronavirus and 121 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours - Ministry
The South American country has now registered 23,074,791 cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 621,166.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Brazil has 24,382 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, 44 COVID-19 deaths
The South American country has now registered 22,523,907 cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 619,981.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Italy reports 184 COVID-19 deaths on Saturday - Health Ministry
Italy reported 197,552 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, up from 108,304 the day before.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Japan has zero daily COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months - Media
COVID-19 cases and deaths have fallen dramatically throughout Japan as vaccinations have increased to cover more than 70 pct of the population.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Brazil's Bolsonaro says he is 'bored' by questions on COVID-19 deaths
Currently, 601,011 people have died from COVID-19 in Brazil, with over 21.5 million cases total.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
More than half of all global deaths reported on a seven-day average were in the United States, Russia, Brazil, Mexico and India.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Merck pill seen as 'huge advance,' raises hope of preventing COVID-19 deaths
An oral antiviral that can impact hospitalization risk to such a degree would be game-changing.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Brazil hospital chain hid COVID-19 deaths, whistleblowers' lawyer tells Senate
A Brazilian hospital chain tested unproven drugs on elderly COVID-19 patients without their knowledge.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Kedah records 1,556 COVID-19 deaths since January
The deaths registered last year were not as many as the deaths recorded this year, the state legislative assembly was told today.
Wed Sep 22 2021
COVID-19 deaths back to double digits after two months
MOH stated that a total of 99 deaths due to COVID-19 was recorded yesterday.
Mon Sep 13 2021
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
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
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