![WHO says monkeypox is not yet a health emergency WHO says monkeypox is not yet a health emergency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617346110_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO says monkeypox is not yet a health emergency
According to UN, the "global emergency" label currently only applies to the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing efforts to eradicate polio.
Mon Jun 27 2022
![Saudi Arabia welcomes first foreign hajj pilgrims since pandemic Saudi Arabia welcomes first foreign hajj pilgrims since pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654398752_Kaaba.jpg)
Saudi Arabia welcomes first foreign hajj pilgrims since pandemic
The first batch of Hajj pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sun Jun 05 2022
!['Spider-Man' swings into sixth place on all-time box office list 'Spider-Man' swings into sixth place on all-time box office list](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643018550_SpiderMan.jpg)
'Spider-Man' swings into sixth place on all-time box office list
The achievement is all the more notable given that it came during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon Jan 24 2022
![UK honours COVID scientists and medics, Bond actor Daniel Craig UK honours COVID scientists and medics, Bond actor Daniel Craig](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641032428_danielcraig.jpg)
UK honours COVID scientists and medics, Bond actor Daniel Craig
There were also major honours for the high-profile officials and others involved in tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
Sat Jan 01 2022
![FOCUS - 'They'll have to pay': Malaysia chip crunch triggers new era in supply deals FOCUS - 'They'll have to pay': Malaysia chip crunch triggers new era in supply deals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634710157_MALAYSIA.jpg)
FOCUS - 'They'll have to pay': Malaysia chip crunch triggers new era in supply deals
Manufacturers are rushing to replenish chip stocks depleted during coronavirus pandemic factory curbs.
Wed Oct 20 2021
!['Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance' win biggest Tony Awards as Broadway shows off its best 'Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance' win biggest Tony Awards as Broadway shows off its best](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632968445_matthew.jpg)
'Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance' win biggest Tony Awards as Broadway shows off its best
The annual awards show was never held in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic that shut down live performances for 18 months.
Thu Sep 30 2021
![Japan PM contender Kishida says new form of capitalism needed to end disparity, recover from pandemic Japan PM contender Kishida says new form of capitalism needed to end disparity, recover from pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631074441_kishida.jpg)
Japan PM contender Kishida says new form of capitalism needed to end disparity, recover from pandemic
Kishida repeated a call for an economic stimulus package worth "tens of trillions of yen" to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![Chinese internet platforms must curb online rumours, guard 'fields of responsibility' - State media Chinese internet platforms must curb online rumours, guard 'fields of responsibility' - State media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629340846_china.jpg)
Chinese internet platforms must curb online rumours, guard 'fields of responsibility' - State media
curbing online rumours was especially important in the current period of preventing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu Aug 19 2021
![Zoom to buy cloud-based call centre operator Five9 in $15 billion deal Zoom to buy cloud-based call centre operator Five9 in $15 billion deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626671355_ZOOM.jpg)
Zoom to buy cloud-based call centre operator Five9 in $15 billion deal
The teleconferencing services provider has become a household name and investor favourite in the year since the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon Jul 19 2021
![Caseloads climb as Southeast Asia feels force of Delta variant Caseloads climb as Southeast Asia feels force of Delta variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625809056_SEAmask.jpg)
Caseloads climb as Southeast Asia feels force of Delta variant
Having escaped the worst when the coronavirus pandemic erupted last year, Southeast Asia is now suffering record rises in deaths and cases.
Fri Jul 09 2021
![Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of COVID-19 Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623923785_JAPAN.jpg)
Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of COVID-19
Workers place a custom-made mask on statue of a Buddhist goddess, an act meant to be a prayer for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu Jun 17 2021
![Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623809041_Chicagomanjumps.jpg)
Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day
Dan OConor said he started jumping into the lake at Montrose Harbor last year to relieve stress during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed Jun 16 2021
![Saudi to allow 60,000 vaccinated residents to perform hajj Saudi to allow 60,000 vaccinated residents to perform hajj](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623501130_SAUDI.jpg)
Saudi to allow 60,000 vaccinated residents to perform hajj
It will be the second year in a row that the kingdom hosts a downscaled hajj amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sat Jun 12 2021
![Vaccines effective against variants but overseas travel still not safe: WHO Vaccines effective against variants but overseas travel still not safe: WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61619834038_WHO.jpg)
Vaccines effective against variants but overseas travel still not safe: WHO
Progress against the coronavirus pandemic remains "fragile" and international travel should be avoided.
Thu May 20 2021
![Hollywood says 'the big screen is back' to rally movie-goers Hollywood says 'the big screen is back' to rally movie-goers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594359922_TBHOLLYWOODLOGO.jpg)
Hollywood says 'the big screen is back' to rally movie-goers
Hollywood movie studios to lure crowds back to cinemas after they were devastated by extended closures during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu May 20 2021