Italy emerges as European hotspot for West Nile fever outbreaks
Italy is emerging as a hotspot in Europe for the new outbreak of the West Nile virus, as the death toll on Friday has reached 11 in the country so far this year.
Sat Aug 13 2022
COVID: 3,764 new cases reported today - Health DG
There were 3,764 new COVID-19 cases reported as of noon today, a slight increase from yesterday's 3,229, bringing the cumulative number of infections in the country so far to 2,820,927.
Thu Jan 20 2022
COVID: 7,654 new cases, most in Selangor - Health DG
A total of 7,654 COVID-19 cases were recorded today, a sharp increase from yesterday's 6,387, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the country so far to 792,693.
Tue Jul 06 2021
COVID: 1,220,939 individuals fully vaccinated as at June 9 - Dr Adham
About 2,724,048 individuals received the first dose, bringing the total number of doses administered in the country so far to 3,944,987.
Thu Jun 10 2021
674,862 individuals have received both doses of vaccine as of yesterday - Dr Adham
The number is part of 1,079,294 individuals who had received the first dose, bringing the total number of doses administered in the country so far to 1,754,156.
Sun May 09 2021
COVID-19: New high of 5,728 cases, Selangor highest with 3,285
5,728 new COVID-19 cases were reported today, making it the highest daily number of new cases ever recorded in the country so far.
Sat Jan 30 2021
Australian surfer punches shark to save wife
Australia has one of the world's highest incidences of shark attacks and there have been five fatal ones in the country so far this year.
Mon Aug 17 2020
COVID-19: Over 800,000 individuals sampled so far - Dr Noor Hisham
A total of 868,394 individuals have been sampled for COVID-19 in the country so far, a ratio of 27.14 individuals per 1,000 population.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Malaysia has enforced 100 UN Regulations - RTD
Malaysia has enforced 100 United Nations Regulations (UNR), which are the stipulated international standards, in the country so far.
Tue Apr 19 2016
Bukit Aman seizes drugs worth RM4.2 million
Police have busted the largest drug syndicate in the country so far this year in two raids, in Selangor and Kedah recently.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024