AWANI Tonight: 10 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @sarayamia
1. No lockdowns, no new Mpox cases so far - Health Minister
2. Australia plans social media minimum age limit
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1. No lockdowns, no new Mpox cases so far - Health Minister
2. Australia plans social media minimum age limit
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Sep 10 2024
South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN
Study reveals that, many parents saw marriage as the best option for daughters who had limited options to study during COVID lockdowns.
Wed Apr 19 2023
China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day
China's cases are decreasing just as some cities announce easing of COVID curbs and lift lockdowns.
Thu Dec 01 2022
China's protests over lockdowns spread to campuses and communities abroad
Small-scale vigils and protests have been held in cities in Europe, Asia and North America, including London, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney.
Mon Nov 28 2022
China's Harbin reverts to COVID-19 curbs on public life as cases surge
Authorities in Harbin, the capital of the northernmost Chinese region of Heilongjiang, announced broad restrictions on Saturday after other major cities reinstated lockdowns to curb COVID-19.
Sun Nov 27 2022
China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy
China's zero-COVID policy includes lockdowns, quarantining and rigorous testing, aimed at stopping the spread of COVID.
Sat Nov 05 2022
'It felt like my insides were crying': China COVID curbs hit youth mental health
Some 220 million Chinese children and young people have been confined for prolonged periods due to COVID restrictions.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Several cities in China add COVID curbs as millions still under lockdown
Clusters in the tourism hotspots Hainan and Tibet continued to expand, with affected cities under lockdowns.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Brad Pitt action movie 'Bullet Train' speeds into theatres
The movie, directed by David Leitch, was filmed while pandemic lockdowns and extensive COVID prevention protocols were still in place.
Thu Aug 04 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Zuraida willing to continue as minister, Shanghai imposes new mini lockdowns as COVID fear lingers
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Thu Jun 09 2022
After 'partygate', UK PM Johnson faces confidence vote
Johnson has been under growing pressure, unable to move on from a report that documented alcohol-fuelled parties during lockdowns.
Mon Jun 06 2022
Permanent makeup is on the rise as a beauty go-to
The pandemic, through its lockdowns and mask wearing, disrupted the beauty routine of many women around the world.
Mon Jun 06 2022
Dollar hits two-decade high amid rising US rates, Ukraine war, China's lockdowns
Traders see the fallout from the inevitable drag on China's economy raking across the region.
Mon May 09 2022
Is this the end of the zero-COVID strategy?
China is increasingly isolated in pursuing the strategy, which uses harsh localised lockdowns to snuff out even a small number of cases.
Thu Apr 07 2022
'Refuse quarantine!': Frustrations mount as China replays COVID controls
China's policies have caused more than mere inconvenience, with netizens increasingly willing to discuss how lockdowns led to tragedy.
Tue Mar 22 2022
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024