Fauci, face of US COVID response, to step down from government posts
Fauci announces that he is stepping down in December after 54 years of public service.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Brazil hospital chain hid COVID-19 deaths, whistleblowers' lawyer tells Senate
A Brazilian hospital chain tested unproven drugs on elderly COVID-19 patients without their knowledge.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Sky News Australia says suspended from YouTube for one week
Suspension by YouTube is following the platform's review of content for compliance with its COVID-19 policies.
Sun Aug 01 2021
YouTube says it pulled Bolsonaro videos for COVID-19 misinformation
The decision was taken "after careful review" and without consideration for Bolsonaro's job or political ideology.
Thu Jul 22 2021
What do you remember from Trump's legacy?
Donald Trump, without a doubt, has been one of the more iconic US President, whose policies and actions have changed the course of history.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Health DG: Avoid COVID-19 'cures' sold online
The public is advised not to be deceived by medicines advertised on online shopping application that are purportedly effective in treating COVID-19 infection.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Long-term problems in younger low-risk COVID-19 patients; flu shot may offer some protection
Long-term monitoring of organ function will be necessary even in relatively low-risk patients.
Tue Oct 20 2020
COVID-19: Remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine found not effective - Health DG
Anti-virus medicines such as remdesivir were found to be ineffective in treating COVID-19 patients as well as not helpful in reducing death cases of the outbreak.
Mon Oct 19 2020
WHO study says remdesivir did not cut hospital stay or mortality in COVID-19 patients
The regimens appeared to have little or no effect on 28-day mortality or the length of the in-hospital course among COVID-19 patients.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders
President Donald Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, joining a small group of world leaders who have been infected.
Fri Oct 02 2020
Lupus, arthritis patients not higher-risk for severe COVID-19: Studies
Good news for lupus and arthritis patients, who report feeling added anxiety that their treatments make them more susceptible to COVID-19.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro renews attacks on media
Bolsonaro accused journalists of "malevolence" and "debauchery," and added that they were "fat-asses" at high risk from the new coronavirus.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Brazil, Argentina hit coronavirus records as Latin America exceeds four million cases
Brazil and Argentina registered daily records for confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, pushing the total number of cases in Latin America past 4 million.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro catches coronavirus, shrugs off health risks
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for the novel coronavirus after months minimizing the severity of the pandemic.
Wed Jul 08 2020
COVID-19: MOH drops hydroxychloroquine for lack of efficacy
The Health Ministry (MOH) has stopped using anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients after it was found to be ineffective.
Mon Jun 22 2020
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024