Anthony Fauci, former top US disease expert, recovering from West Nile virus, media reports
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects to make a full recovery although it may take several weeks for him to return to normal.
Mon Aug 26 2024
WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
WHO is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected.
Fri Jul 26 2024
WHO says no new cases of Nipah virus detected since Sept 15
All infected cases were males aged between nine to 45 years and were reported within the Kozhikode district of Kerala, the WHO said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak
At least 1,017 people have died so far in 2023 and nearly 209,000 infected, the data showed, making this the deadliest year.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Chinese COVID data from animal market gives clues on origins - Report
The sequences showed that raccoon dogs and other animals susceptible to the virus were present in the market and may have been infected.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Infected in the first wave, they navigated long COVID without a roadmap
Ghenya Grondin continues to experience a list of long COVID symptoms including pain, cognitive issues, and fatigue.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Japan to consider downgrading COVID-19 to less serious infectious disease
A classification downgrade to disease category five from the current category two would end an isolation requirement for infected people.
Fri Jan 20 2023
State media: COVID wave past its peak in many parts of China
One official was quoted as saying nearly 90 million people had already been infected in Henan province.
Tue Jan 10 2023
'We're going to be free': Chinese cheer as COVID curbs are loosened
The relaxation of rules includes allowing infected people with mild symptoms to quarantine at home.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Pakistan's Madhubala elephant gets relief after years of dental pain
The veterinarians had to use drills and other heavy surgical tools to extract the infected tusk which came out in bits and pieces.
Thu Aug 18 2022
2,171 people infected with monkeypox in France - Minister
France has enough doses to vaccinate a target population of about 250,000 people, health minister Francois Braun said.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Biden names US monkeypox coordinators as more states cite emergencies
The monkeypox outbreak has infected more than 5,800 Americans.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Lokman Adam's contempt proceedings put off as DPP down with COVID-19
DPP Izalina, who handled the case from the very beginning, was infected with the virus yesterday and had to be self-quarantined for a week.
Wed Aug 03 2022
No cases of monkeypox among Malaysian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia - Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin confirmed that so far no Malaysian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been infected with monkeypox.
Fri Jul 15 2022
14 casual contacts identified of M'sian in S'pore infected with monkeypox free of disease
Ling said the 14, all of whom were from Johor, had been instructed to undergo self-quarantine at their respective homes for a week.
Thu Jul 14 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024