Indonesia says detects first locally transmitted Omicron case
The first confirmed case was a man who visited a restaurant in Jakarta's central business district earlier this month.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Singapore reports first locally transmitted Omicron case
Singapore has detected its first locally transmitted case of the COVID-19 variant Omicron in a member of staff at the city state's airport, warning that more Omicron cases are likely to be detected.
Fri Dec 10 2021
COVID: Singapore reports 35 new cases; 16 in community
Singapore has reported 16 new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection for the past 24 hours, reportedly the highest number of community cases since July last year.
Thu Apr 29 2021
COVID: 17 cases of South African B.1.351 variant detected
The phylogenetic analysis, as well as geographical linkages, showed the probability that the locally transmitted cases have originated from the same source of infection.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Chinese city on Myanmar border orders home quarantine, COVID-19 tests
China's city of Ruili that borders Myanmar ordered on Wednesday a one-week home quarantine due to new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases.
Wed Mar 31 2021
COVID: Malaysian one of two new community cases in Singapore on Thursday
The Malaysian man was one of two new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection reported in Singapore on Thursday.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Taiwan reports first locally transmitted COVID-19 case since April
The new locally-transmitted case was a woman in her 30s who had close contact with the New Zealand pilot.
Tue Dec 22 2020
China tests millions after coronavirus flare-ups in 3 cities
Chinese authorities are testing millions of people, imposing lockdowns and shutting down schools after multiple locally transmitted coronavirus cases were discovered in three cities.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Mainland China reports 42 new COVID-19 cases vs 16 a day earlier
Of the new cases, 22 of them were locally transmitted infections in Xinjiang following an apparent mass infection in Kashgar.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Mainland China reports first local COVID-19 infections in nearly two months
Mainland China reported its first locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in nearly two months.
Tue Oct 13 2020
COVID-19: 12 new cases, one death reported today - Health DG
A total of 12 new positive COVID-19 cases - seven of them locally transmitted - and one new death were reported in the country today.
Fri Jul 31 2020
Hong Kong mandates masks in all indoor public areas
The Asian financial hub tightened social distancing measures in July after a spike of locally transmitted cases.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Hong Kong reports first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in weeks
Authorities are scrambling to trace the origin of the infection.
Wed May 13 2020
Singapore reports two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive
Two cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore have been confirmed at Kensington Park Drive today.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Zika cases in Singapore climbs to 151, second pregnant woman infected
The Singapore government said on Thursday it had discovered 31 more cases of locally transmitted Zika virus.
Thu Sep 01 2016
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