![Why society needs to address loneliness Why society needs to address loneliness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720695245_lonelinessepidemic.jpg)
Why society needs to address loneliness
Several scientific studies have found that loneliness can lead to poor physical and mental health.
Sun Jul 14 2024
![Putin and Kim embrace in North Korea, vow new multipolar world Putin and Kim embrace in North Korea, vow new multipolar world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718765095_TBPUTIN.jpg)
Putin and Kim embrace in North Korea, vow new multipolar world
Vladimir Putin's visit likely to reshape decades of Russia-North Korea relations at a time when both countries face international isolation.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![European countries' recognition of Palestine deepens Israeli isolation European countries' recognition of Palestine deepens Israeli isolation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717037778_Smokerises.jpg)
European countries' recognition of Palestine deepens Israeli isolation
Israel slips further into international isolation after three European countries decided to recognise a Palestinian state.
Fri May 31 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
![How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696586097_virtualhuman.jpg)
How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly
Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.
Sat Oct 07 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
![S Korea ends nearly all Covid-19 restrictions S Korea ends nearly all Covid-19 restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683770142_YoonSukYeolSouth.jpg)
S Korea ends nearly all Covid-19 restrictions
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday declared an end to almost all COVID-19 restrictions, including mandatory isolation.
Thu May 11 2023
![Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights after COVID isolation Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights after COVID isolation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51675397522_HongKong.jpg)
Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights after COVID isolation
The government's rebranding campaign, "Hello, Hong Kong", bills itself as an effort to tell "good stories" about the southern Chinese city.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Japan to consider downgrading COVID-19 to less serious infectious disease Japan to consider downgrading COVID-19 to less serious infectious disease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81672129390_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan to consider downgrading COVID-19 to less serious infectious disease
A classification downgrade to disease category five from the current category two would end an isolation requirement for infected people.
Fri Jan 20 2023
![[COLUMNIST] From Isolation to Innovation - an Agenda for 2023 [COLUMNIST] From Isolation to Innovation - an Agenda for 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671601926_PressConferenceAn.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] From Isolation to Innovation - an Agenda for 2023
Democracy is by definition a representative process - but in the Neo Liberal capitalistic model it represents the elite rather than the Rakyat.
Fri Dec 30 2022
![No COVID-19 cases among flood victims since Nov 19 - Health DG No COVID-19 cases among flood victims since Nov 19 - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652873681_DrNoorHishamAbdul.jpg)
No COVID-19 cases among flood victims since Nov 19 - Health DG
A total of 14 COVID-19 cases were detected during the Nov 11-18 period but the victims had all completed their isolation and returned home.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can't ignore the social and mental health impact of WFH Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can't ignore the social and mental health impact of WFH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622970829_Sleepy.jpg)
Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can't ignore the social and mental health impact of WFH
According to global research, approximately 50 pct of employees and 53 pct of managers are burnt out in the wake of COVID-19.
Sat Oct 22 2022
![Taiwan official says Xi would be a 'sinner' of all Chinese if he attacks island Taiwan official says Xi would be a 'sinner' of all Chinese if he attacks island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71643663186_XiJinping.jpg)
Taiwan official says Xi would be a 'sinner' of all Chinese if he attacks island
Xi Jinping would not win a war as he would face international sanctions and diplomatic isolation, Taiwan's top security official said.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Australia to end mandatory home isolation for COVID patients Australia to end mandatory home isolation for COVID patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41664505272_albanese.jpg)
Australia to end mandatory home isolation for COVID patients
Australia began living with the virus from early this year through a staggered easing of curbs.
Fri Sep 30 2022
![With second negative COVID test, Biden exits isolation and gets back on the road With second negative COVID test, Biden exits isolation and gets back on the road](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61659917708_JoeBiden.jpg)
With second negative COVID test, Biden exits isolation and gets back on the road
The president tested negative on Saturday but waited until a second negative test on Sunday before ending his isolation.
Mon Aug 08 2022