Former Italy PM Berlusconi in intensive care with leukaemia, lung infection
The 86-year-old, whose media empire has made him a billionaire, was rushed to the intensive care unit on Wednesday.
Fri Apr 07 2023
First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
Since receiving the cord blood to treat her acute myeloid leukemia, the woman has been in remission and free of the virus for 14 months.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Cancer-stricken boy who had police car ride wish fulfilled, dies
The child's remains will be buried at the Bakar Kapor Mosque Cemetery, Penaga, at about 10 am today.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Dream comes true for boy with leukemia
Seven-year-old leukemia-stricken Mohamad Ammar Dhani Mohd Azuan today got what he had wished for - a ride in a police patrol car.
Fri Jan 22 2021
First person cured of HIV dying from blood cancer, says partner
Timothy Ray Brown made medical history and became the personification of hope for the tens of millions of people living with AIDS.
Sat Sep 26 2020
Swimmer Rikako Ikee back in pool after leukemia treatment
The 20-year-old Ikee won six gold medals in the Asian Games two years ago in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Pas veteran chairman Subky Latif died
The news of Subkys death was shared on his official Facebook account and confirmed by his eldest daughter, Dang Fatiha.
Tue Jun 23 2020
Ray Dolby, audio pioneer, dies aged 80
Dolby had suffered from Alzheimer's Disease for a number of years, and was diagnosed with acute leukemia last July.
Thu Sep 12 2013
Elder Bush: shaving head was 'right thing to do'
Shaving his head in support of a young leukemia patient whose father is in his security detail was "the right thing to do.", George Bush.
Sat Jul 27 2013
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