ANALYSIS - Lack of vaccination passport, testing threaten Japan's reopening
The issue with vaccine passports is that, a unified database does not exist.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Anti-vax protesters try to storm former BBC HQ in London
According to media reports, the activists were protesting against COVID-19 vaccine passports and vaccines for children.
Tue Aug 10 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Taiwan is in talks with international bodies about COVID-19 vaccine passports.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Green, amber or red: UK to classify travel destinations in May
Work is going on to develop a certification system, sometimes called "vaccine passports", for inbound and outbound travel.
Fri Apr 09 2021
South Korea to issue blockchain-protected digital "vaccine passports"
A mobile app, which will allow international travellers to show digital proof of vaccination, will be officially launched this month.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Cleared for takeoff? World eyes 'health passports'
Vaccine passports, for example, are a popular way to approach proof of immunity with jab rollouts underway across the globe.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Thai PM orders study on 'vaccine passports' to boost tourism
Thailand will proceed with caution, waiting to see how effective vaccines are first in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Don't rush vaccine passports, address fundamental issues
Poorly-conceived vaccination passport could risk public health and economic sectors.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Trust is key as Estonia tests global vaccine passports
Kaevats said primary issue for the project so far is to ensure that anyone checking the certificate can "trust the source".
Wed Feb 10 2021
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