S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 20,000 for second day
South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed over 20,000 for a second day Wednesday.
Wed May 17 2023
Not 'lying flat': China to persist with tough COVID policies
China will persist with its COVID-19 policies to guard against new coronavirus strains and the risks they bring.
Wed Oct 12 2022
India records 17,336 new coronavirus cases, a four-month high
The number of daily deaths from COVID-19 went up by 13, the ministry said, taking total mortalities to 524,954.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Rapid rise in Mumbai pushes India's COVID numbers to month high
India's health ministry reported 3,712 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the highest in nearly a month.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Tokyo hits record 10,000 COVID cases, Japan over 50,000 for first time
The capital had 11,227 new coronavirus cases, the local government said a day after it reinstated curbs on mobility and business activity.
Sat Jan 22 2022
India reports 347,254 new coronavirus cases, 703 deaths in last 24 hours
This is the second consecutive day when over 300,000 daily cases were registered in more than eight months.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Chinese city locks down 13 million residents to fight COVID-19 outbreak
The new restrictions were imposed after Xi'an reported 52 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
Thu Dec 23 2021
Travellers jump hoops to leave S.Africa as COVID variant hits
Travellers were left stranded after a slew of countries banned flights from South Africa amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Thousands rally in Romania against coronavirus restrictions
Thousands of people demonstrated in the main squares of the Romanian capital against new coronavirus restrictions to take effect on Sunday.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Explainer - Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants
Scientists remain focused on Delta but are tracking others to see what may one day take its place.
Thu Sep 09 2021
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Wed Sep 01 2021
Malaysia sees record 13,215 new coronavirus cases
Health authorities have reported 880,782 cases in total in Malaysia.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Indonesia reports record high of 54,517 new coronavirus cases
Indonesia has the highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths from COVID-19 in Southeast Asia.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Malaysia reports record 11,079 new coronavirus cases
The previous daily record was 9,353 cases on July 10th.
Tue Jul 13 2021
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Spain reported 12,345 new coronavirus infections and eight deaths yesterday.
Fri Jul 02 2021
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