Up in the air: Brazilian firefighters make unusual trip to salvage organ transplant
When it comes to organ transplants, every second counts.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Nigerian senator guilty of trafficking man to UK to provide a kidney
The senator, his wife and Nigerian doctor were convicted in a British court of conspiring to exploit the man from Lagos.
Thu Mar 23 2023
US surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient
Medical products developed from the pigs would still require specific FDA approval before being used in humans.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Selena Gomez reveals kidney transplant
The pop star reveals that the donor is her longtime friend Francia Raisa, a fellow actress.
Thu Sep 14 2017
Waiting period for kidney transplants in Malaysia five to 10 years - Foundation
Kidney failure patients nationwide need to wait for an agonising five to 10 years before they can undergo organ transplant.
Thu Feb 16 2017
'Unforgettable' singer Natalie Cole dies at 65
The Grammy-winning singer, who had longstanding health issues including complications from a kidney transplant, died on New Year's Eve at a Los Angeles hospital.
Sat Jan 02 2016
Barca say Abidal faces kidney check-up
Barcelona defender and French international Eric Abidal will be hospitalised for up to four days for checks on his kidney transplant, the Spanish club said Wednesday.
Wed Jan 23 2013
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
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