Blast kills at least 50 in north central Nigeria - Officials
Dozens of cattle herders and bystanders were killed and several injured by a suspected bomb blast in Nigeria's north central region.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Gunmen kidnap 32 people from southern Nigeria train station
Police said armed herdsmen had attacked Tom Ikimi station as passengers awaited a train to Warri.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Lost elephant wanders into Kluang Prison compound
The adult elephant, believed to be from a herd of 15 known as 'Grup Tenang' could have wandered off and was trying to find its way back.
Wed Dec 21 2022
'Tough times': Warnings sound over China's rapid 'zero-COVID' exit
China may now pay the price for shielding a population that lacks "herd immunity" and has low vaccination rates among the elderly.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Kenyan pastoralists helpless as cows die in unending drought
Kenyan pastoralists are losing their herds as the Horn of Africa's worst drought in 40 years leaves pasture desiccated and cows with nothing to eat.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Canada qualifies for FIFA World Cup for first time in 36 years
Canada men's football team qualifies for the FIFA World Cup finals for only the second time ever with a 4-0 rout of Jamaica.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Not proven that Omicron can help build herd immunity - Khairy
There has been no proven public health approach that one should be infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant to help build herd immunity, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Floods: Segamat goat breeder's pen ends up a 'floating zoo''
The situation has resulted in 80 goats belonging to the breeder being herded in a barn in the flood-hit area.
Fri Jan 07 2022
How pigs are helping Amsterdam's airport tackle bird strikes
To protect birds from collisions with aircraft and vice versa Amsterdam's airport has signed up a herd of pigs.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Kenyan elephant sanctuary tests goats' milk as healthier feed option
An elephant orphanage in Kenya is testing goat milk as a food for its small herd as a potentially healthier and cheaper form of nutrition.
Wed Oct 27 2021
COVID-19 vaccine for children 3 to 11 years will accelerate herd immunity for the whole population
The Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in China for children aged 3 to 17 years.
Fri Oct 15 2021
MOH no longer using herd immunity formula, but focusing on vaccinating as many people - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is no longer using the conventional formula of achieving at least 80 per cent herd immunity among the country's adult population in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Only 1.8 pct left to be vaccinated for adult population 80 pct herd immunity - Dr Adham
The focus is currently on all states for at least 60 per cent of the adult population to be fully vaccinated by the end of September.
Sun Sep 19 2021
COVID-19 vaccination for teenagers can be expanded to states that achieved herd immunity - Adham
The COVID-19 jab using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for teenagers was made based on safe, effective and quality clinical data.
Sat Sep 11 2021
Johor wants federal government to expedite providing vaccine for those under 18 years-old
The Johor government hopes the federal government will expedite providing the COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 18 and below in the country to generate a wider herd immunity in the society.
Mon Sep 06 2021
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024