COVID claims 1 million U.S. lives, leaving trail of loss
By the time WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, the virus had claimed 36 lives in the United States.
Thu May 12 2022
Expert Sounds Alarm against Risks of Mass Vaccinations
Dr Bossche warns that the global vaccination programme amid the global pandemic does more harm than good.
Fri Mar 12 2021
PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad remains profitable despite global pandemic
Revenue for the year was RM18,710.9 million compared to RM30,293.6 million in the preceding year.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Year in review: Top news stories that shaped and shook the world in 2020
From a global pandemic to worldwide protests against racism, we have been through a lot this year. Here's the biggest news stories of 2020.
Wed Dec 30 2020
'We all survived': Wuhan artists keep virus memories alive
The coronavirus emerged in the city one year ago, before spreading into a global pandemic.
Sat Dec 05 2020
Swimming Santa brings Dead Sea to life with tree and cheer
Santa Claus came to the Dead Sea ahead of the Christmas season, to bring some Christmas cheer during a global pandemic.
Tue Nov 17 2020
North Korea's Kim orders tightening of anti-virus measures amid global pandemic: KCNA
Making his first public appearance in 25 days, Kim stressed the need to keep a high alert and intensify the anti-epidemic work, KCNA reported.
Mon Nov 16 2020
U.S. reports world record of more than 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day
The daily caseload of 100,233 is also a world record for the global pandemic, surpassing the 97,894 cases reported by India on a single day.
Sat Oct 31 2020
On board a flight to nowhere amidst a global pandemic
A recent trend in the airline industry sweeps the globe as airline companies began offering flights to nowhere to satisfy the travel bugs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Earthing: Will walking barefoot make you feel better?
The practice simply involves walking barefoot to tune into the energy of the Earth.
Thu Sep 24 2020
Can a face mask be truly chic?
Some designers were offering their customers top-of-the-range protective masks well ahead of the global pandemic.
Wed Aug 26 2020
An invasion in the midst of a pandemic
Some terrorists and mercenaries had on 3rd May 2020 attempted to invade the independent, sovereign state of Venezuela.
Sat May 09 2020
COVID-19: EPF launches e-CAP to support affected SMES
EPF has launched the Employer COVID-19 Assistance Programme (e-CAP) to support small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the global pandemic.
Thu Apr 23 2020
Barcelona sells Camp Nou title to raise money to fight virus
The Spanish club said it will donate the entire fee raised by selling the title rights to fighting the global pandemic. The Camp Nou has never had a sponsor since it opened in 1957.
Wed Apr 22 2020
Public office accountability in times of crisis
Lets not make irrational decisions without looking for alternative solutions.
Fri Mar 20 2020
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
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