WHO Europe warns of 'challenging' COVID-19 autumn and winter
Europe's strategy pushes increased vaccine uptake in the general population, a second booster dose for immuno-compromised people.
Wed Jul 20 2022
'A war for life of our child': Health crisis spills out of Ukraine conflict
WHO is warning that the exodus raises the spectre of a regional health catastrophe on top of the huge toll in death and destruction.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Medical oxygen running out in Ukraine as war rages, WHO warns
WHO is calling for safe passage for emergency imports as Ukraine is running out of oxygen supplies that critically ill people need.
Mon Feb 28 2022
WHO sees pause, even end of pandemic for Europe
WHO Europe director Hans Kluge spoke of "a ceasefire that could bring us enduring peace".
Fri Feb 04 2022
Too soon to treat COVID-19 like flu as Omicron spreads - WHO
Europe saw more than 7 million newly-reported cases in the first week of 2022, more than doubling over a two-week period, Kluge said.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Vaccines effective against variants but overseas travel still not safe: WHO
Progress against the coronavirus pandemic remains "fragile" and international travel should be avoided.
Thu May 20 2021
COVID deaths among Europe's elderly hits all-time low: WHO
Kluge said the trend could possibly be attributed to the rollout of vaccines among high-risk groups.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Keep using AstraZeneca COVID shots to save lives, WHO tells Europe
EMA has said so far it has found no causal link between the vaccine and any clotting or blood coagulation reports.
Thu Mar 18 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
AstraZeneca vaccine shows promise in elderly.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Mink 'good reservoirs' for COVID-19, Denmark shows courage in cull - WHO
Mink appear to be susceptible to the new SARS-CoV-2 virus and "good reservoirs" for the disease, with a mutated strain having caused infections in a dozen people in Denmark.
Fri Nov 06 2020
WHO: Europe now has more than 10 million COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organisation's Europe director said Thursday that the region has again reached a new weekly record for confirmed cases, with more than 1.5 million confirmed last week.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024