Some vaccine doses kept too cold, Pfizer having manufacturing issues, US officials say
Officials are investigating whether storing the vaccines at excessively cold temperatures poses a safety or efficacy risk.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Historic US COVID vaccine campaign launches with convoy of trucks
US marshals will accompany the tightly secured shipments from factory to final destination.
Sun Dec 13 2020
First US shots in COVID-19 vaccine campaign coming Monday, Army general says
Doses of the vaccine from US-based Pfizer and German partner BioNTech will be delivered to 145 locations around the country on Monday.
Sun Dec 13 2020
With vaccine drawing closer, U.S. tops 15 million coronavirus cases
With the virus showing no sign of abating, health officials are sounding the alarm of further spread when people gather for holidays.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Trump to order priority access to US COVID-19 vaccines for Americans
The White House is holding a summit on Tuesday to highlight that and to explain plans for distribution through Trump's Operation Warp Speed.
Tue Dec 08 2020
COVID-19 wrecked 2020. Will 2021 be different?
With the prospect of several vaccines coming online, experts say it's possible 2021 will return to a semblance of normality.
Thu Dec 03 2020
US Operation Warp Speed backed vaccines for whole world
The president described the effort as "a massive scientific, industrial and logistical endeavour unlike anything our country has seen since the Manhattan Project,"
Sat Nov 28 2020
Shot in the dark: Early COVID-19 vaccine efficacy explained
Unlike Pfizer's vaccine, Moderna's shot can be stored at normal fridge temperatures, which should make it easier to distribute.
Tue Nov 17 2020
COVID-19 vaccine: Where are we?
As global cases of COVID-19 cases reached 47 million and deaths reaching 1.2 million, talks of vaccine to further curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic has become an utmost priority.
Tue Nov 03 2020
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024