Don't delay reforms to prepare for next pandemic - WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was time to advance negotiations on preventing the next one.
Mon May 22 2023
Next pandemic could be more lethal than COVID, vaccine creator says
Gilbert said the Omicron variant's spike protein contained mutations known to increase the transmissibility of the virus.
Mon Dec 06 2021
ASEAN, EAS must chart a new course forward for next pandemic - PM Ismail Sabri
ASEAN and participating countries of the East Asia Summit (EAS) must chart a new course forward in preparation for the next pandemic.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Wider Image: By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic
The bulk of those caught are horseshoe bats known to harbour coronaviruses, including the closest known relative of the novel coronavirus.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Saving our forests for the future - WWF Malaysia
The COVID-19 crisis is believed to have opened the door for radical changes that are essential to safeguard our forests and help prevent the next pandemic.
Sat Jan 30 2021
World must be better prepared for next pandemic, says WHO boss
"This will not be the last pandemic," Tedros told a news briefing in Geneva.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Broader scientific approach needed to prepare for next pandemic - Khairy
Malaysia has called for a broader scientific approach to get the world ready to face the next pandemic which will go beyond the medical sciences.
Tue Mar 31 2020
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