US suspends federal funding to Wuhan lab over non-compliance
HHS said it wants to bar the Chinese research body from participating in government procurement and non-procurement programs going forward.
Thu Jul 20 2023
No direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab - US intelligence report
The report said the agencies had not found evidence of a specific incident that could have caused the outbreak.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Don't rule out that COVID leaked from lab: Chinese scientist
George Gao is in stark contrast to that of the Chinese govt which dismisses any suggestion the virus may have originated in a Wuhan lab.
Tue May 30 2023
Vaccine can protect pregnant women from COVID-19 damage to placenta, fetus - Swiss experts
According to the findings of research teams of the institute, the virus can rapidly multiply and infect human placenta cells.
Sat Nov 06 2021
China criticises US 'scapegoating' over COVID-19 origin report
China criticized the US "politicization" of efforts to trace the origin of the coronavirus, demanding that American labs be investigated.
Thu Aug 26 2021
US Republican report says coronavirus leaked from Chinese lab; scientists still probing origins
US intelligence community has not reached any conclusion whether the virus came from animals or the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Chinese scientist at centre of virus controversy denies lab-leak theory
Dr Shi has denied her institution was to blame for the COVID-19 health disaster.
Tue Jun 15 2021
US report concluded COVID-19 may have leaked from Wuhan lab - WSJ
Lawrence Livermore's assessment drew on a genomic analysis of the COVID-19 virus.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Why scientists are concerned about leaks at biolabs
Scientific experiments has thrown a spotlight on the work of the world's most secure biolabs.
Mon May 31 2021
Biden orders review of COVID origins as lab leak theory debated
Washington's frustration has mounted in recent weeks over what it sees as insufficient cooperation from China into the investigation.
Thu May 27 2021
WHO team to brief media on Wuhan findings on Tuesday
The WHO said it would also include experts from the Chinese side who have been involved in the investigation.
Tue Feb 09 2021
WHO team probing COVID-19 visits Wuhan lab, meets 'Bat Woman'
The experts spent about 3-1/2 hours at the heavily-guarded Wuhan Institute of Virology, which has been at the centre of some conspiracy theories.
Wed Feb 03 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Regulators must convey what is needed to demonstrate updated vaccines are still safe and effective.
Fri Jan 29 2021
WHO says team in Wuhan to visit labs, markets and hospitals
The team of independent experts, due to remain for two more weeks in China, will also speak with some Wuhan's first COVID-19 patients.
Fri Jan 29 2021
COVID-19: India aims to release vaccine by August 15
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has selected 12 institutes for clinical trials of the country's first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine.
Fri Jul 03 2020
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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