COVID shines spotlight on imbalanced approach to death globally - Expert panel
About half of people globally die without any palliative care or pain relief, particularly in lower-income countries.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Scientists warn of potential wave of COVID-linked brain damage
New evidence suggested COVID-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium
Wed Jul 08 2020
For the longest time, I doubted myself, - Izza, Chevening Scholar
Among those chosen to pursue their postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom as beneficiaries of the Chevening scholarship for the 2017/2018 academic year is Astro AWANI's Izza Izelan.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Seniors who enjoy life also live longer suggests new study
Enjoying life in older age can lower the risk of death, according to new UK research.
Wed Dec 14 2016
Working lots of overtime? Your risk of stroke may increase, study finds
Researchers from University College London found that the more hours people work, the higher their risk of stroke is.
Fri Aug 21 2015
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