![Locks of hair compose a symphony of genetic information on Beethoven Locks of hair compose a symphony of genetic information on Beethoven](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679550339_BEETHOVEN.jpg)
Locks of hair compose a symphony of genetic information on Beethoven
Researchers said Beethoven's genome showed he was both genetically predisposed to liver disease and had hepatitis B virus infection.
Sat Mar 25 2023
![Macron orders French healthcare workers to get jab Macron orders French healthcare workers to get jab](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626124027_Paris.jpg)
Macron orders French healthcare workers to get jab
The Delta variant is driving France's virus infections back up again, just as the country kicked off summer vacation season.
Mon Jul 12 2021
![Six tested positive after first COVID-19 vaccine shots: South Korean authorities Six tested positive after first COVID-19 vaccine shots: South Korean authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615040250_SouthKorea.jpg)
Six tested positive after first COVID-19 vaccine shots: South Korean authorities
Health authorities stressed that the virus infections are not related to the vaccine's efficacy.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![India virus infections at three-week high, Mumbai hires marshals to enforce mask-wearing India virus infections at three-week high, Mumbai hires marshals to enforce mask-wearing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61613727456_INDIA.jpg)
India virus infections at three-week high, Mumbai hires marshals to enforce mask-wearing
The city has begun hiring marshals to enforce mask wearing.
Fri Feb 19 2021
![Virus infection creates immunity for at least six months: Study Virus infection creates immunity for at least six months: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605948981_VACCINE.jpg)
Virus infection creates immunity for at least six months: Study
Infection with the virus provides at least short-term protection from re-infection.
Sat Nov 21 2020
![Australia back on outbreak alert as state virus infections spike Australia back on outbreak alert as state virus infections spike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605522933_australia.jpg)
Australia back on outbreak alert as state virus infections spike
South Australia authorities first reported three locally-acquired COVID-19 cases on Sunday, saying the outbreak was caused by a worker from a quarantine hotel infecting family members.
Mon Nov 16 2020
![Adequate security personnel to tackle COVID-19 - Ismail Sabri Adequate security personnel to tackle COVID-19 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603965892_TBISMAILSABRIPKPP.jpg)
Adequate security personnel to tackle COVID-19 - Ismail Sabri
The number of national security personnel is still sufficient to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic although some of them are positive due to the virus infection and need to be quarantined.
Fri Oct 30 2020
![COVID-19: Indonesia records 1,902 new cases, 69 deaths COVID-19: Indonesia records 1,902 new cases, 69 deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71596623597_covidIndonesia.jpg)
COVID-19: Indonesia records 1,902 new cases, 69 deaths
The number of COVID-19 positive cases in Indonesia continues to increase to 144,945 while another 79,174 patients are still being monitored for the virus infection.
Wed Aug 19 2020
![COVID-19: Public told to be cautious, although local infection under control COVID-19: Public told to be cautious, although local infection under control](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/61593912825_LANGKAWICOVID.jpg)
COVID-19: Public told to be cautious, although local infection under control
Although only three cases of local infection were reported yesterday, self-control played a key role to break the chain of the virus infection in the community.
Sun Jul 05 2020
![COVID-19: South Korea on alert over second wave in summer COVID-19: South Korea on alert over second wave in summer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592554572_VirusOutbreakSouth.jpg)
COVID-19: South Korea on alert over second wave in summer
South Korea, still stuck in first wave of coronavirus outbreak, is on alert over another potential round of virus infections in the summer, as a significant downturn in the virus appears unlikely.
Fri Jun 19 2020
![Let's together free Malaysia from COVID-19 - Muhyiddin Let's together free Malaysia from COVID-19 - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61589264265_TSMY.jpg)
Let's together free Malaysia from COVID-19 - Muhyiddin
The current CMCO phase requires more efforts from all Malaysians as self-discipline is crucial to ensure success of efforts made since the past few weeks to break the chain of the virus infection.
Tue May 12 2020
![More than 450,000 undergo COVID-19 rapid tests in Indonesia More than 450,000 undergo COVID-19 rapid tests in Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586343962_COVIDIndonesia.jpg)
More than 450,000 undergo COVID-19 rapid tests in Indonesia
More than 450,000 people in Indonesia have so far undergone rapid tests for early detection of COVID-19 virus infection.
Wed Apr 08 2020
![Singapore reports two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive Singapore reports two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497082216_Aedes.jpg)
Singapore reports two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive
Two cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore have been confirmed at Kensington Park Drive today.
Wed Jun 21 2017
![Dengue cases on the rise in six states - Health DG Dengue cases on the rise in six states - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81466640833_DatukDrNoorHisham.jpg)
Dengue cases on the rise in six states - Health DG
He said from Jan 15 to 21, a total of 2,053 cases were reported in the six states which was an increase of 177 cases (9.43 per cent) compared to 1,876 cases in the previous week (Jan 8-14).
Sun Jan 29 2017
![8th Zika victim in Malaysia detected - Health DG 8th Zika victim in Malaysia detected - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41472966197_NoorHisham.jpg)
8th Zika victim in Malaysia detected - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the ministry received the report on the case on Dec 14, which was detected through the Zika Virus Surveillance System.
Sun Dec 18 2016
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025