Biden: 1 million Americans sign up for healthcare in special enrollment period
Biden aims to give more Americans a chance to take advantage of benefits provided under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Tue May 11 2021
Biden, introducing health teams, vows 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations in first 100 days
Biden laid out his plan to fight the coronavirus pandemic during his first 100 days in office, to vaccinate 100 million Americans.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Trump celebrates at White House as Supreme Court nominee confirmed
It came little more than an hour after the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Barrett to the lifetime appointment on a 52-48 vote.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Free to Die, Pay to Live
Despite being one of the most fundamental human rights, healthcare remains difficult and out of reach even for those living in the most modern nations.
Mon Feb 05 2018
Asia FX bulls add to bets; long ringgit positions at 19-month high
The task of passing the Senate tax bill may have just gotten harder with lawmakers inserting a repeal of the Obamacare personal mandate provisions.
Thu Nov 16 2017
Trump declares Obamacare 'dead,' urges Democratic help for short-term fix
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday declared Obamacare "dead" and "gone," but urged Republicans and Democrats in Congress to craft a short-term fix of healthcare markets.
Tue Oct 17 2017
Republican push to gut Obamacare ends in defeat for Trump
The setback leaves him without a major legislative win after more than six months in power, despite Republicans controlling the White House, Senate and House.
Fri Jul 28 2017
Factbox: What might be in U.S. Senate's mystery healthcare bill
The Affordable Care Act, dubbed Obamacare, extended insurance to 20 million Americans and was Democratic former President Barack Obama's signature domestic achievement.
Tue Jul 25 2017
U.S. Senate advances on healthcare, with dramatic return by McCain
The Senate deadlocked 50-50 on moving forward with the healthcare debate, forcing Vice President Mike Pence to cast the tie-breaking vote.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Trump pleads with US Republicans to roll back Obamacare
The Senate will vote on Tuesday on whether to open debate on an overhaul of the law, with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promising an open amendment process and a "robust" debate.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Trump scolds U.S. Republicans on healthcare; CBO sees 32 million uninsured
President Donald Trump took Senate Republicans to task on Wednesday for failing to reach a deal on overhauling Obamacare, as a new report showed 32 million Americans would lose health insurance.
Thu Jul 20 2017
Trump's promises to 'very, very quickly' repeal Obamacare run into reality
It has been 179 days since Trump became president and his promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is nowhere close to being fulfilled.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Trump to Senate Republicans: kill Obamacare now, replace later
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican U.S. senators on Friday to repeal Obamacare immediately if they cannot agree on a new health care plan to take its place.
Fri Jun 30 2017
US House passes bill to repeal Obamacare
The US Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday pushed through a health bill aimed to repeal and replace major parts of Obamacare.
Fri May 05 2017
Trump gains traction on healthcare bill, vote set for Thursday
President Donald Trump's effort to roll back Obamacare gained momentum on Wednesday as Republican leaders scheduled a vote in the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Thu May 04 2017
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024