Hong Kong rules out citywide lockdown as cases continue to surge
Daily infections have surged by about 20 times over the past two weeks.
Tue Feb 15 2022
COVID: 3,519 new cases recorded today - Health D-G
The daily COVID-19 infections in the country continued to rise for two consecutive days with 3,519 cases reported today compared to 3,140 cases yesterday.
Wed Dec 22 2021
COVID: New cases increase to 3,140 - Health DG
The number of new COVID-19 daily infections in the country was above 3,000 again when 3,140 new cases were recorded today compared to 2,589 yesterday.
Tue Dec 21 2021
COVID: New cases drop to 3,108 - Health DG
The number of new COVID-19 daily infections in the country dropped to 3,108 cases today compared to 4,083 yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Dec 19 2021
COVID: Daily infections exceed 6,000 cases again
Daily COVID-19 infections exceeded 6,000 cases again, with 6,144 reported today compared to 5,654 yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Recoveries from COVID continue to beat new cases - Health DG
The 6,715 recovery cases from COVID-19 reported today continue the overcome 5,854 daily infections.
Sat Oct 30 2021
Sydney COVID-19 cases ease further as focus shifts to reviving economy
New daily infections in the state fell to 360 on Tuesday, the majority in Sydney, marking a steady downward trend.
Wed Oct 13 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
COVID: 19,198 new cases today, with more than 5,000 in Sarawak - Health DG
Daily infections in Sarawak swelled to record high with 5,291 cases compared to 3,743 cases yesterday.
Sun Sep 12 2021
Japan proposes adding four regions to COVID-19 emergency - Minister
The Japanese capital announced a record 3,865 daily infections on Thursday, up from 3,177 a day earlier.
Fri Jul 30 2021
COVID: Increase in daily cases shows Sabahans not fully complying with SOP - Masidi
Masidi said that based on today's cases, the Kota Kinabalu district recorded the highest number of daily infections out of the 27 districts in Sabah.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Masks to remain mandatory on London transport after national rule easing
Some scientists and public health officials are urging greater caution amid fears daily infections could reach 100,000.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Anger simmers in Malaysia as COVID-19 surge strains healthcare system
Malaysia's daily infections and deaths hit a record high in the past week.
Tue May 25 2021
Give a tweak, targeted MCO 1.0 a final chance
MCO 1.0 on 3 states with the highest daily infections with no MCO 1.0 on 10 on the rest.
Fri May 21 2021
Indian data hints at runaway virus spread as daily deaths hit record
India reports 267,334 new daily infections in the last 24 hours, taking its tally to 25.5 million, with a death toll of 283,248.
Wed May 19 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