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
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024