
Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu
Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu has died of influenza-induced pneumonia at 48, according to her sister.
Mon Feb 03 2025

COVID-19, Influenza cases under control in Malaysia - MOH
The COVID-19 and influenza situation in Malaysia remains under control, with no increase in ICU cases or fatalities reported.
Tue Dec 24 2024

New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu
Tests confirms the H7N6 subtype of bird flu at a rural chicken farm in the Otago region, according to Biosecurity New Zealand.
Mon Dec 02 2024

Elderly urged to get influenza vaccine to avoid serious infections
'Flu' is actually short for 'influenza,' leading many to mistakenly view it as just a regular cold.
Tue Oct 01 2024

Dozens of captive tigers and lions die in Vietnam, bird flu detected
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as bird flu, has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.
Mon Sep 30 2024

China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge
Cases among children are appearing especially high in Beijing and Liaoning province, where hospitals are warning of long waits.
Mon Nov 27 2023

Cabinet ministers, MPs should undergo health screening at least once a year - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa also said MOH would implement influenza vaccination for all its staff this year.
Wed Aug 02 2023

Japan lowers COVID threat to flu level in major policy shift
Japan downgraded the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its related health measures.
Mon May 08 2023

China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu - WHO
The patient had multiple underlying conditions, said the WHO, and a history of exposure to live poultry.
Thu Apr 13 2023

WHO sees COVID posing similar threat to flu this year
THE COVID-19 pandemic could settle down this year to a point where it poses a threat similar to flu, the World Health Organization said.
Mon Mar 20 2023

Influenza cases on the rise in Penang - Chow
Chow said since three weeks ago the consultation rate of these cases in Penang has been increasing.
Fri Jul 22 2022

15,225 ILI cases reported in Negeri Sembilan as of July 9 - Exco
The influenza-like illness cases have been reported in Negeri Sembilan for the period of Jan 1 to July 9 this year.
Thu Jul 14 2022

Influenza-like-illness cases in Malaysia under control - Khairy
Cases of influenza-like-illness (ILI) in the country are currently under control despite several clusters involving boarding schools being detected, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun Jun 26 2022

Return of the flu: EU faces threat of prolonged 'twindemic'
Influenza returns to Europe at a faster-than-expected rate this winter after almost disappearing last year.
Mon Jan 17 2022

Russia reports world's first case of human infection with H5N8 bird flu
Russia has registered the first case of a strain of bird flu virus named A(H5N8) being passed to humans from birds.
Sun Feb 21 2021

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border
Trump admin orders spy agencies to use satellites on US-Mexico border in crackdown on illegal immigration & drug cartels.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Musk says he will finish most of $1 trillion federal cost cuts within weeks
Elon Musk says he would finish most of the work to cut $1 trillion in federal spending when his tenure ends in as soon as 64 days.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US car buyers face higher prices, less choice under Trump's tariffs
Trump says tariffs will boost US production, but analysts warn theyll impact automakers' choices and raise costs for consumers.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies
UNHCR & IOM warn as they launch a joint appeal for food, education aid for Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence for eight years.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Malaysia’s EPF Spotlighted in WEF Longevity Economy Report as global model for retirement reform
Malaysia gains WEF 2025 spotlight for leading inclusive, tech-driven retirement reforms amid global ageing challenges.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Amendment to Education Act: Reduce student dropout rate, increase enrolment
MOE adds a rule holding parents accountable for ensuring kids complete primary and secondary education.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions
The Republican president, in an executive order, directed that Vice President JD Vance undertake the action.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US Defense Secretary reaffirms 'ironclad commitment' to the Philippines
Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Myanmar junta declares state of emergency in multiple regions following strong earthquake
Ruling military says will make inquiries on the situation quickly and conduct rescue operations along with providing humanitarian aid.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan called for restraint, saying the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.
Fri Mar 28 2025