Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise
China fights a spike in cases, deepening concerns about its economy and dampening hopes for a quick post-coronavirus reopening.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Omicron 'dangerous', especially for unvaccinated: WHO
The WHO said the huge global spike in cases was being driven by Omicron but insisted there should be no surrender to the variant of concern.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Non-compliance with SOP among causes of spike in COVID-19 cases
Non-compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) is among the causes of the spike in COVID-19 cases in several states.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Factories which trigger COVID-19 clusters must shut down completely - Exco
Factories that have triggered COVID-19 clusters and contributed to the spike in cases in Melaka must be shut down completely.
Sun Jul 11 2021
COVID-19: Public cooperation will determine success of total lockdown - MKN
Beginning tomorrow, the people in this country will once again undergo a total lockdown for two weeks in order to curb the COVID-19 pandemic with the spike in cases.
Mon May 31 2021
CMCO in Sarawak extended until March 15
The decision was made due to the spike in cases throughout the state where a total of 2,623 cases were recorded between Feb 12 and Feb 25.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Malaysia has not failed to overcome COVID-19 - Ismail Sabri
Malaysia is ranked higher than several famous countries in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, with a score of 71 per cent.
Thu Feb 04 2021
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Sudden spike in cases unsettling
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement today that 167 of the cases were from the Benteng cluster in Sabah and 14 from the Sungai and Telaga clusters in Kedah.
Fri Sep 11 2020
Philippines records most coronavirus cases in eastern Asia after new surge
The Philippines recorded 3,561 new infections on Thursday, taking its total confirmed cases to 119,460 with death toll expected to grow after the recent spike in cases.
Fri Aug 07 2020
Film star Aishwarya Rai tests positive for COVID-19; India sees big spike in cases
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, testing positive for Covid-19, the spread of the coronavirus in India is getting wider public attention.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Barber shops: MOH monitors for sudden spike in cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that it will continue to monitor cases following the opening of various economic sectors including barber shops.
Sat Jun 06 2020
COVID-19: Panic buying escalates in Bangkok following sharp spike in cases
The Thais are flocking to nearest supermarkets and grocery stores on to stock up goods and supplies as fear grows that the COVID-19 outbreak will accelerate.
Mon Mar 16 2020
Govt to convene special COVID-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures
The government will convene a special COVID-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures needed to contain infections, following the spike in cases to a total of 428 recorded until noon today.
Sun Mar 15 2020
China reports three new H7N9 bird flu deaths
Three Chinese people have died of the H7N9 bird flu, the state news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday, adding to a spike in cases this year.
Tue Feb 04 2014
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