What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge?
The rise in respiratory illnesses comes as China braces for its first winter season since lifting COVID-19 restrictions December last year.
Sat Dec 02 2023
New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand will no longer have to wear a face mask in health care facilities or isolate for seven days after contracting the virus.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Rights group sues over Biden rule curbing asylum at U.S.-Mexico border
The strict new asylum regulation is a key part of Biden's strategy to address a possible rise in illegal immigration as COVID-19 restrictions, known as Title 42, ended at midnight on Thursday.
Fri May 12 2023
S Korea ends nearly all Covid-19 restrictions
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday declared an end to almost all COVID-19 restrictions, including mandatory isolation.
Thu May 11 2023
Sri Lanka removes COVID-19 restrictions for passengers
The requirement to produce a COVID-19 vaccination certificate by any person arriving from overseas has been removed with immediate effect.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China protests
Chinese protesters have turned to blank sheets of paper to express their anger over COVID-19 restrictions.
Mon Nov 28 2022
Foxconn's woes to take bigger toll on giant China iPhone plant as more workers leave - Source
The world's largest Apple iPhone factory has been grappling with strict COVID-19 restrictions that have fuelled discontent among workers.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Tourists, rejoice! Italy, Greece relax COVID-19 restrictions
As of Sunday, visitors to Italy no longer have to fill out the EU passenger locator form, a complicated online ordeal.
Mon May 02 2022
DSA 2022, NATSEC 2022 exhibitions on high note despite COVID-19 restrictions
The Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2022 exhibitions concluded today with positive remarks and feedback from participants despite the COVID-19 restrictions.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Malaysia hopes more Malaysians to perform umrah, haj with lifting of COVID-19 restrictions by Saudi Arabia
Idris said M'sia would always extend its cooperation to the Saudi Arabian govt to ensure the safety and health of umrah and haj pilgrims.
Thu Mar 24 2022
UK's Johnson set to scrap COVID restrictions
Johnson will set out the plans as part of a "living with COVID" strategy that aims to achieve a faster exit from the pandemic.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Netherlands won't send diplomatic group to Beijing Olympics
The Netherlands will not send an official diplomatic delegation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Sat Jan 15 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
UK says 14 deaths and 129 hospitalised by Omicron
The UK government would not hesitate to bring in further COVID-19 restrictions if the data showed it was necessary.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Mass protest in Vienna against Austria's controversial COVID restrictions
Around 1,400 police officers were on duty to oversee the protest, which attracted an estimated 44,000 people.
Sun Dec 12 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
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
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