What is known about polio's return to the Gaza Strip
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip confirmed the first case of polio in 25 years earlier this month.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Gaza death toll tops 10,000; UN calls it a children's graveyard
Palestinian health authorities said the death toll from Israeli strikes had exceeded 10,000.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon overnight; Netanyahu convenes generals
Health authorities in Gaza said at least 4,600 people were killed in Israel's two-week bombardment that began after a Hamas Oct. 7 rampage on southern Israeli communities.
Mon Oct 23 2023
China's new COVID wave set to hit 65 million cases a week
An infection wave similar to the last is not expected this time, but health authorities are warning that the elderly and sick are at risk.
Fri May 26 2023
Severe form of mpox identified in advanced HIV cases: Study
Health authorities should prioritise mpox vaccines for "people living with HIV, particularly in countries with low levels of diagnosis.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid inquiry into 150 deaths
Indonesian health authorities said solvents used in the syrups from the two companies contained impurities.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Fresh COVID wave sweeps Asia, NZ warns of pressure on hospitals
The renewed surge in cases, mostly of the BA.4/5 Omicron variants, provides a further challenge for health authorities.
Thu Jul 14 2022
S.Korea reports first suspected monkeypox cases, tests underway
Diagnostic tests were being conducted and health authorities will hold a briefing once the tests were completed.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Spain confirms 31 monkeypox cases, rest under investigation
Health authorities have traced the outbreak to a gay bathhouse in downtown Madrid.
Mon May 23 2022
France sees highest daily jump in COVID-19 hospitalisations since Feb 1
Patients hospitalised for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours jumped by 467 to 21,073, according to French health authorities.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as COVID surges
Health authorities have identified the elderly and young children as high risk, encouraging vaccinations.
Sat Feb 19 2022
China's Beijing orders more COVID tests as cases mount before Olympics
Fengtai District would organise nucleic acid tests for COVID-19 for all of its residents today, the health authorities said.
Sun Jan 23 2022
France reports more than 100,000 COVID-19 infections for first time
Health authorities said the number of COVID patients in intensive care went up by 28 to 3,282.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Nearly 70 ICU medics at Spanish hospital COVID-19 positive after Christmas party
Health authorities said they were investigating the source of the infection but added all 68 attended a Christmas party on December 1.
Tue Dec 07 2021
What next for COVID after five million deaths?
The exact number of deaths is believed to be far higher based on daily reports provided by health authorities in each country.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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