![Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718363676_VolodymyrZelenskiy.jpg)
Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia
World leaders to discuss at summit how to end Ukraine war.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Six months into Gaza war, Israel faces deepening isolation Six months into Gaza war, Israel faces deepening isolation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712217852_TBAlShifajpg.jpg)
Six months into Gaza war, Israel faces deepening isolation
The lack of a clear way out of the conflict, is leaving Israel increasingly isolated.
Sat Apr 06 2024
![Japan earthquake survivors battle unsanitary conditions with no running water Japan earthquake survivors battle unsanitary conditions with no running water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706696571_Japan.jpg)
Japan earthquake survivors battle unsanitary conditions with no running water
Some areas in the isolated Noto peninsula may not have water restored for another two months, the government of Ishikawa prefecture said.
Wed Jan 31 2024
![Bird flu kills over 900 seals, sea lions in south Brazil Bird flu kills over 900 seals, sea lions in south Brazil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702362634_TBBirdFlujpg.jpg)
Bird flu kills over 900 seals, sea lions in south Brazil
Authorities are scrambling to isolate the deadly virus from commercial poultry flocks.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![China's Xi offers to help war-torn Syria rebuild, regain regional status China's Xi offers to help war-torn Syria rebuild, regain regional status](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695380257_syria.jpg)
China's Xi offers to help war-torn Syria rebuild, regain regional status
The diplomatically-isolated Syrian leader is in China to advance efforts to bring to an end more than a decade of diplomatic isolation under Western sanctions.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Isolated Morocco earthquake survivors feel forgotten by state as they await help Isolated Morocco earthquake survivors feel forgotten by state as they await help](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694579018_TBMOROCCOQUAKE.jpg)
Isolated Morocco earthquake survivors feel forgotten by state as they await help
Parts of the rugged region are still surviving on donations left on roadsides by citizens.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620956142_NewZealand.jpg)
New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand will no longer have to wear a face mask in health care facilities or isolate for seven days after contracting the virus.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![Spanish researchers aim to 'trick nature' with artificial womb Spanish researchers aim to 'trick nature' with artificial womb](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81688115718_prematurelambfetus.jpg)
Spanish researchers aim to 'trick nature' with artificial womb
It is connected to an amniotic fluid circulation system that maintains the foetus isolated from external stimuli, accessible for ultrasound.
Sat Jul 01 2023
![Russia isolated as UN marks one year of Ukraine war Russia isolated as UN marks one year of Ukraine war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677211690_UnitedNation.jpg)
Russia isolated as UN marks one year of Ukraine war
The UN overwhelmingly isolated Russia, demanding the country to withdraw its troops and stop fighting.
Fri Feb 24 2023
![Three dozen dead as Brazil rains cause calamity Three dozen dead as Brazil rains cause calamity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676861872_TBbrazil.jpg)
Three dozen dead as Brazil rains cause calamity
Rescue workers continue to look for victims, reconnect isolated communities and clear roads, some of which remain blocked.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![China loosens anti-COVID restrictions in policy shift China loosens anti-COVID restrictions in policy shift](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670395099_CHINA.jpg)
China loosens anti-COVID restrictions in policy shift
China said it would allow COVID patients with mild symptoms to isolate at home as part of a set of new measures.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![China to allow some positive COVID-19 cases to quarantine at home - Sources China to allow some positive COVID-19 cases to quarantine at home - Sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71669879614_BEIJING.jpg)
China to allow some positive COVID-19 cases to quarantine at home - Sources
Pregnant women, the elderly and people with underlying illnesses will qualify to isolate at home.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![Floods isolate Australian wheatbelt towns; Singapore joins rescue efforts Floods isolate Australian wheatbelt towns; Singapore joins rescue efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668672061_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Floods isolate Australian wheatbelt towns; Singapore joins rescue efforts
Hundreds of properties in Australia's southeast, scrubbed and cleaned two weeks ago after major flooding, were inundated again.
Thu Nov 17 2022
![China considers shorter COVID quarantine for visitors - Bloomberg News China considers shorter COVID quarantine for visitors - Bloomberg News](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660225399_BeijingAirportfl.jpg)
China considers shorter COVID quarantine for visitors - Bloomberg News
China now requires travellers to isolate for 10 days on entry, with seven days in a hotel room, followed by three days of home monitoring.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Flood-weary Australia set for more wet weather as death toll rises Flood-weary Australia set for more wet weather as death toll rises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666229705_Australia.jpg)
Flood-weary Australia set for more wet weather as death toll rises
Residents in flood-prone towns across northern Victoria have been warned they could be isolated up to a week if they don't evacuate soon.
Thu Oct 20 2022