Medical oxygen running out in Ukraine as war rages, WHO warns
WHO is calling for safe passage for emergency imports as Ukraine is running out of oxygen supplies that critically ill people need.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Doctor: It's like a glimmer of light at the end of a tunnel
"The ED (Emergency Department) used to be a sea of body bags and patient beds, with canvas sheets lining the floor - you could see them at every nook and corner. But now you can see the floor."
Sat Aug 14 2021
Malaysia-Singapore to allow 'death and critically ill' emergency visits from May 17
Malaysia and Singapore today agreed on the procedures and entry requirements for Death and Critically Ill Emergency Visits ((DCEV) between the two countries amid stricter border measures.
Sun May 02 2021
Go-kart race mishap kills two in Kuantan
A father and his daughter were killed while his son was left critically ill after a go-kart car crashed into them during a race this morning.
Sun Sep 25 2016
Former Singapore president Nathan remains critically ill, unconscious
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a Facebook post says SR Nathan "is restful and his vital signs are currently stable".
Fri Aug 05 2016
British MP critically ill after 'shooting'
Jo Cox, 41, a mother-of-two who represents the opposition Labour party, was shot three times and also stabbed by a man in his 50s in the village of Birstall in Yorkshire, a witness told the BBC.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Former Singapore PM Lee Kuan Yew remains critically ill - PMO
Former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew remains critically ill at the Singapore General Hospital, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Friday.
Fri Mar 20 2015
Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew critically ill: govt
Singapore's founding PM Lee Kuan Yew is "critically ill" and his condition is worsening further while on life support in hospital.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Hong Kong ex-editor in press freedom row critical after attack
The former chief editor of a Hong Kong newspaper whose removal from his post triggered protests over press freedom and Beijing's influence was critically ill after being attacked with a cleaver Wednes
Wed Feb 26 2014
Mandela still 'critical' after reported operation
South Africa's presidency said Nelson Mandela was still critically ill in hospital but improving slightly, declining to comment on a report the anti-apartheid hero had undergone an operation.
Sun Jul 28 2013
World celebrates ailing Mandela's 95th birthday
Global celebrations and charity events will mark Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday but the critically ill anti-apartheid hero himself may still be confined to his Pretoria hospital bed on life-support.
Tue Jul 16 2013
Obama meets family of ailing hero Mandela
US President Barack Obama on Saturday met the family of his "inspiration" Nelson Mandela but was unable to visit the anti-apartheid legend who remains critically ill in hospital.
Sun Jun 30 2013
Family gathers as fears grow for 'critical' Mandela
The family of critically ill anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela gathered around his hospital bedside on Monday.
Mon Jun 24 2013
Malaysian Mount Everest climber confirmed dead
The unfavourable weather condition is delaying the rescue mission for two Malaysian climbers, one of whom is critically ill and the other confirmed dead.
Tue Jun 04 2013
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