'Alarming' rise in diabetes globally by 2050- Study
There are currently 529 million people in the world with diabetes, a study showed.
Sun Jun 25 2023
China's President Xi to meet with Bill Gates in Beijing - State media
The meeting will be Xi's first with a foreign entrepreneur in recent years.
Fri Jun 16 2023
'Not right' for us to be key global health funder - Gates CEO
The Gates Foundation has faced criticism that it has too much power and influence in the global health realm.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19
Gates said he is experiencing mild symptoms and is "following the experts' advice" by isolating himself until he's healthy.
Wed May 11 2022
Exclusive - US opposes plans to strengthen World Health Organization
The United States, the World Health Organization's top donor, is resisting proposals to make the agency more independent.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Gates Foundation allots $120 mln for poor nations to get COVID-19 drug
The commitment will ensure that more people in more countries get access to the promising drug molnupiravir, Melinda said.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Bill Gates, Melinda French officially divorced - Court document
The couple filed for divorce on May 3 after 27 years of marriage, but pledged to continue their philanthropic work together.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce, but charitable foundation to remain intact
Bill and Melinda Gates pledges to continue their philanthropic work together.
Tue May 04 2021
Gates' marital split follows Melinda's long journey away from Bill's shadow
The extent of Melinda's impact will likely be determined in part by what happens to Bill Gates' fortune.
Tue May 04 2021
Bill Gates warns that manufacturing could challenge climate goals
Manufacturing, especially in the cheap construction staples steel and cement accounts for roughly a third of global greenhouse gas emission.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Gates Foundation pledges $250 million more for battle against COVID-19
The Gates Foundation's latest contribution comes on top of the $70 million added in November, bringing total to $1.75 billion funding.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Addressing Anti-Vaxxer Concerns Important for Nationwide Vaccination
There are claims of aluminium nanoparticles in vaccines crossing the blood-brain barrier harming brain cells.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Gates Foundation adds $70 million more funding for COVID vaccines for poor
"We have to ensure that everyone gets equal access to tests, drugs, and vaccines when they are available - no matter where you live in the world"
Thu Nov 12 2020
India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID-19 vaccine
Serum Institute of India would receive $150 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the GAVI vaccines alliance to make 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by 2021.
Fri Aug 07 2020
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