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Oxford University students arrested at pro-Palestinian sit-in

Oxford University students arrested at pro-Palestinian sit-in

University authorities called police, after pro-Palestinian protesters held a sit-in at the university vice-chancellor's office.
Fri May 24 2024
Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

The jury convicted them of manslaughter in a rare case of parents being held responsible in a school shooting.
Wed Apr 10 2024
The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters

The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters

To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
AI has both threats and opportunities - British Economist

AI has both threats and opportunities - British Economist

Governments around the world should be responsible for the pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine

Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine

Nipah was first identified about 25 years ago in Malaysia and has led to outbreaks in Bangladesh, India and Singapore.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Astro AWANI maintains top spot as Malaysia's Most Trusted News Brand for six years running!

Astro AWANI maintains top spot as Malaysia's Most Trusted News Brand for six years running!

Astro AWANI also secured the second position for both offline and online news weekly reach.
Wed Jun 14 2023
World travel, tourism forecast to hit $9.5 trillion in 2023

World travel, tourism forecast to hit $9.5 trillion in 2023

The world travel and tourism sector is projected to recover by more than 95 per cent of its 2019 levels when it was at its highest.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Robots could soon be able to take care of these household tasks

Robots could soon be able to take care of these household tasks

Shopping, cleaning and cooking are all chores for which robots will soon be able to lend a helping hand to humans.
Sat Mar 18 2023
'Although not alive, I can still create art,' robot Ai-Da tells UK lawmakers

'Although not alive, I can still create art,' robot Ai-Da tells UK lawmakers

Ai-Da was created by scientists at the University of Oxford and named after British mathematician and computer pioneer Ada Lovelace.
Thu Oct 13 2022
AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine suffers a setback in nasal spray trial

AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine suffers a setback in nasal spray trial

The immune response measured in the blood was weaker than that from a shot-in-the-arm vaccination.
Tue Oct 11 2022
New malaria vaccine results raise hopes of mass rollout

New malaria vaccine results raise hopes of mass rollout

The international research team suggested the vaccine, developed by Britain's Oxford University, could represent a turning point in the fight against the mosquito-borne parasitic disease.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Astro AWANI continues to excel as the Most Trusted News Brand - Reuters Institute

Astro AWANI continues to excel as the Most Trusted News Brand - Reuters Institute

Based on the 2022 Digital News Report of the Reuters Institute and Oxford University, Astro AWANI ranked first on the brand trust scores.
Wed Jun 15 2022
In Oxford, the Thames has become accessible to swimmers

In Oxford, the Thames has become accessible to swimmers

The government has given part of the Thames Bathing Water Status.
Sun Apr 17 2022
A growing number of YouTube channels are generating over $10,000

A growing number of YouTube channels are generating over $10,000

The 40 pct increase was observed compared to the year 2020 and was drawn from all across the world.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Sinovac regimen gets strong boost from Pfizer, AstraZeneca or J&J COVID shots - Study

Sinovac regimen gets strong boost from Pfizer, AstraZeneca or J&J COVID shots - Study

The study found that CoronaVac received the strongest boost from a viral vector or RNA shot.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024