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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Apr 27 2021
WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalised COVID-19 patients
There is no evidence it improves survival or reduces the need for ventilation.
Fri Nov 20 2020
Russian firm seeks to produce COVID-19 drug without patent, Vedomosti reports
Siberia-based Pharmasyntez previously approached Gilead requesting a voluntary licence to produce and distribute the drug in Russia.
Mon Nov 02 2020
WHO study says remdesivir did not cut hospital stay or mortality in COVID-19 patients
The regimens appeared to have little or no effect on 28-day mortality or the length of the in-hospital course among COVID-19 patients.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Gilead's remdesivir shaved five days off COVID-19 recovery time, reduced risk of death in some
Results of the overall study suggested the drug may reduce mortality, but the benefit was not statistically significant.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Trump to spend days at military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
Trump received a first dose of Remdesivir, an intravenous antiviral drug sold by Gilead Sciences Inc.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Singapore approves remdesivir drug for emergency COVID-19 treatment
Remdesivir is the first drug shown to be effective against the novel coronavirus in human trials
Wed Jun 10 2020
Indonesian President Prabowo plans new state investment firm
The intention is so that investments that are scattered can be consolidated and can be leveraged, says Muliaman Hadad.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Musk warns of risks of US going bankrupt
Elon Musk says the interest on the debt is trending to rapidly absorb all tax revenue, leaving nothing for critical needs.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Free to organise assembly, but comply with stipulated rules - Shamsul Anuar
Datuk Seri Dr. Shamsul Anuar says the organiser is required to notify PDRM within five days before the date of the proposed assembly.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs
Lee Hsien Yang says Britain has determined he faces a well-founded risk of persecution, and cannot safely return to Singapore.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Rafizi to present on key issues affecting Global South in BRICS Summit
Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli is scheduled to deliver Malaysia's national statement at BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus Summit in Kazan, Russia.
Tue Oct 22 2024
'Blade Runner 2049' producer sues Tesla, Warner Bros over AI images
Alcon said it had refused a request from Warner Bros to use images from the firm for Tesla's Oct. 10 live-streamed cybercab unveiling.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Hezbollah says launches volley of rockets into Israel, Blinken returns seeking ceasefire
Hezbollah says it had fired rockets at the base used by Israel's military intelligence, and the Nirit area in Tel Aviv's suburbs.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Sirens sounded in central Israel after a projectile crossed from Lebanon, Israeli army says
Sirens blare in central Israel as the army reports a projectile from Lebanon landing in open ground.
Tue Oct 22 2024
China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis
Obesity has become a major public health issue in China, ranking as the sixth leading risk factor for death and disability in the country.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Brazil within BRICS advocates for reform of global governance, including UN
Eduardo Paes Saboia says there were also many international agreements that were "being destroyed."
Tue Oct 22 2024