FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The WHO has delayed its ongoing assessment of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use because of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Ecuador launches 100-day vaccine plan, president recognises challenges
Ecuador this week launched a plan to vaccinate 9 million people against the novel coronavirus in 100 days.
Wed Jun 02 2021
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 26,289,290 with over 250,000 new cases
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 26,289,290 with 257,299 new cases registered in the past 24 hours, said the federal Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday.
Sat May 22 2021
Astra is yellow, Pfizer is green - Hungarian pastry shop offers vaccine-themed treats
A Hungarian pastry shop has launched a range of COVID-19 vaccine-themed sweet mousses as a light-hearted antidote.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Analysis: India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importer, worrying the world
India abruptly changed the rules to allow it to fast-track vaccine imports, having earlier rebuffed foreign drugmakers like Pfizer.
Fri Apr 16 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Scott Morrison says Australia has no current plans to change the rollout of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Factbox-Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
India's temporary pause on major exports of AstraZeneca's shot could have a "catastrophic" impact if extended.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Russia is most trusted vaccine producer - YouGov survey
Respondents in a survey trust Russia the most in regards to COVID-19 vaccine production.
Thu Mar 25 2021
Kazakhstan detects possible COVID variant in its biggest city
Full genome sequencing tests will be needed to see whether the infections were caused by the British, South African or Brazilian variant.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Venezuela will not authorise AztraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to 'effects on patients', VP says
Venezuela has so far used Russia's Sputnik V and China's Sinopharm in its vaccination programme.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Russia has vaccinated 3.5 million people with both shots of its Sputnik V vaccine.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Russia's move exemplary, but can Malaysia make the most of it?
Russia's vaccine package is a favourable model, but complete vaccine independence requires more than that.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Russia responds to all requests for COVID-19 vaccines from abroad - PESKOV
Czech President Milos Zeman has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for supplies of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
The virus has killed at least 2,527,287 people since it emerged in China in December 2019.
Mon Mar 01 2021
COVID-19: I will take Sinovac or Sputnik V vaccine injection - Khairy
Khairy said he will be the first to take whichever vaccine that will be approved next.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024