![Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world? Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697104496_TBDHAKADENGUE.jpg)
Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
Not only is the number of new infections steadily rising around the world, but outbreaks are becoming larger and less predictable.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Southeast Asia sees 481 per cent surge in COVID-19 incidence in month - WHO Southeast Asia sees 481 per cent surge in COVID-19 incidence in month - WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618176961_COVID.jpg)
Southeast Asia sees 481 per cent surge in COVID-19 incidence in month - WHO
According to the report, in the last 28 days, from March 13 to April 9, 3 million new infections and over 23,000 deaths were reported.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![France's health body warns of resurgence of COVID virus in the country France's health body warns of resurgence of COVID virus in the country](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631782604_france.jpg)
France's health body warns of resurgence of COVID virus in the country
New infections have been steadily rising.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![COVID-19: New infections continue to climb past 4,000 COVID-19: New infections continue to climb past 4,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657264030_MALAYSIA.jpg)
COVID-19: New infections continue to climb past 4,000
MOH also reported a total of 1,718 new recoveries, which takes the total number of those recovered and discharged to 4,516,688.
Fri Jul 08 2022
![COVID-19: Malaysia logs 1,887 new infections, 3 deaths COVID-19: Malaysia logs 1,887 new infections, 3 deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608945589_mural.jpg)
COVID-19: Malaysia logs 1,887 new infections, 3 deaths
MOH reported 1,399 new recoveries, taking the total number of patients who recovered and discharged to 4,463,070.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![COVID-19: 1,518 new infections, six deaths COVID-19: 1,518 new infections, six deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654744444_MALAYSIA.jpg)
COVID-19: 1,518 new infections, six deaths
According to the Ministry of Health, a total of 1,125 new recoveries were reported.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![COVID: Recovery cases almost doubled new infections yesterday COVID: Recovery cases almost doubled new infections yesterday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639227827_COVID.jpg)
COVID: Recovery cases almost doubled new infections yesterday
A total of 10,041 recoveries from COVID-19 infection were recorded in the country yesterday, nearly twice the 5,624 new infections recorded.
Sun Apr 24 2022
![COVID: Recoveries surpass new cases for 10 successive days COVID: Recoveries surpass new cases for 10 successive days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639227827_COVID.jpg)
COVID: Recoveries surpass new cases for 10 successive days
Malaysia's COVID-19 recovered cases exceeded the number of new infections for the 10th consecutive day when 14,423 recoveries were recorded yesterday.
Tue Apr 19 2022
![India's COVID infections hit month-high, one state reports spike in deaths India's COVID infections hit month-high, one state reports spike in deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623108817_rapidantigentest.jpg)
India's COVID infections hit month-high, one state reports spike in deaths
Authorities reported 2,183 new infections today, taking the running total to more than 43 million, according to health ministry data.
Mon Apr 18 2022
![COVID-19: New cases drop to below 20,000 mark yesterday - Health DG COVID-19: New cases drop to below 20,000 mark yesterday - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646309806_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
COVID-19: New cases drop to below 20,000 mark yesterday - Health DG
The number of recoveries continues to surpass new infections as 26,171 cases were reported.
Mon Mar 28 2022
![China's Xi says Hong Kong needs to stabilise and control COVID surge China's Xi says Hong Kong needs to stabilise and control COVID surge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71644980434_hongkong.jpg)
China's Xi says Hong Kong needs to stabilise and control COVID surge
The directive increases pressure on authorities scrambling to keep pace with a deluge of new infections in the financial hub.
Wed Feb 16 2022
![COVID: Upward trend continues, 5,522 new infections reported Friday - Health DG COVID: Upward trend continues, 5,522 new infections reported Friday - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639052752_COVID.jpg)
COVID: Upward trend continues, 5,522 new infections reported Friday - Health DG
New COVID-19 cases in Malaysia continue to show an upward trend after 5,522 infections were recorded today compared to 5,439 cases yesterday.
Fri Jan 28 2022
![S.Korea's daily new COVID count exceeds 13,000 for first time S.Korea's daily new COVID count exceeds 13,000 for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643164099_seoul.jpg)
S.Korea's daily new COVID count exceeds 13,000 for first time
Omicron is likely to account for more than 90 pct of new infections over the next few weeks.
Wed Jan 26 2022
![Germany's Scholz urges compulsory COVID-19 jabs for all adults Germany's Scholz urges compulsory COVID-19 jabs for all adults](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642039191_OlafScholz.jpg)
Germany's Scholz urges compulsory COVID-19 jabs for all adults
Germany reported a record 80,430 new infections yesterday due to the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Mexico hits record in new COVID-19 cases, more than 30,000 Mexico hits record in new COVID-19 cases, more than 30,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641693627_MEXICO.jpg)
Mexico hits record in new COVID-19 cases, more than 30,000
The total number of confirmed cases in Mexico since the pandemic began stands at 4,113,789, with 300,303 confirmed fatalities.
Sun Jan 09 2022
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025