![South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71486388500_indiabride.jpg)
South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN
Study reveals that, many parents saw marriage as the best option for daughters who had limited options to study during COVID lockdowns.
Wed Apr 19 2023
![China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71669863768_CHINA.jpg)
China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day
China's cases are decreasing just as some cities announce easing of COVID curbs and lift lockdowns.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![China's protests over lockdowns spread to campuses and communities abroad China's protests over lockdowns spread to campuses and communities abroad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669628940_LONDON.jpg)
China's protests over lockdowns spread to campuses and communities abroad
Small-scale vigils and protests have been held in cities in Europe, Asia and North America, including London, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney.
Mon Nov 28 2022
![China's Harbin reverts to COVID-19 curbs on public life as cases surge China's Harbin reverts to COVID-19 curbs on public life as cases surge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639827910_COVID.jpg)
China's Harbin reverts to COVID-19 curbs on public life as cases surge
Authorities in Harbin, the capital of the northernmost Chinese region of Heilongjiang, announced broad restrictions on Saturday after other major cities reinstated lockdowns to curb COVID-19.
Sun Nov 27 2022
![China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667640450_CHINA.jpg)
China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy
China's zero-COVID policy includes lockdowns, quarantining and rigorous testing, aimed at stopping the spread of COVID.
Sat Nov 05 2022
!['It felt like my insides were crying': China COVID curbs hit youth mental health 'It felt like my insides were crying': China COVID curbs hit youth mental health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661825250_CHINA.jpg)
'It felt like my insides were crying': China COVID curbs hit youth mental health
Some 220 million Chinese children and young people have been confined for prolonged periods due to COVID restrictions.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![Several cities in China add COVID curbs as millions still under lockdown Several cities in China add COVID curbs as millions still under lockdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660200328_CHINA.jpg)
Several cities in China add COVID curbs as millions still under lockdown
Clusters in the tourism hotspots Hainan and Tibet continued to expand, with affected cities under lockdowns.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![Brad Pitt action movie 'Bullet Train' speeds into theatres Brad Pitt action movie 'Bullet Train' speeds into theatres](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51659602520_BradPitt.jpg)
Brad Pitt action movie 'Bullet Train' speeds into theatres
The movie, directed by David Leitch, was filmed while pandemic lockdowns and extensive COVID prevention protocols were still in place.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Zuraida willing to continue as minister, Shanghai imposes new mini lockdowns as COVID fear lingers [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Zuraida willing to continue as minister, Shanghai imposes new mini lockdowns as COVID fear lingers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Zuraida willing to continue as minister, Shanghai imposes new mini lockdowns as COVID fear lingers
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Thu Jun 09 2022
![After 'partygate', UK PM Johnson faces confidence vote After 'partygate', UK PM Johnson faces confidence vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650426930_BorisJohnson.jpg)
After 'partygate', UK PM Johnson faces confidence vote
Johnson has been under growing pressure, unable to move on from a report that documented alcohol-fuelled parties during lockdowns.
Mon Jun 06 2022
![Permanent makeup is on the rise as a beauty go-to Permanent makeup is on the rise as a beauty go-to](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654256349_MAKEUP.jpg)
Permanent makeup is on the rise as a beauty go-to
The pandemic, through its lockdowns and mask wearing, disrupted the beauty routine of many women around the world.
Mon Jun 06 2022
![Dollar hits two-decade high amid rising US rates, Ukraine war, China's lockdowns Dollar hits two-decade high amid rising US rates, Ukraine war, China's lockdowns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652075370_dollar.jpg)
Dollar hits two-decade high amid rising US rates, Ukraine war, China's lockdowns
Traders see the fallout from the inevitable drag on China's economy raking across the region.
Mon May 09 2022
![Is this the end of the zero-COVID strategy? Is this the end of the zero-COVID strategy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649294993_HONGKONG.jpg)
Is this the end of the zero-COVID strategy?
China is increasingly isolated in pursuing the strategy, which uses harsh localised lockdowns to snuff out even a small number of cases.
Thu Apr 07 2022
!['Refuse quarantine!': Frustrations mount as China replays COVID controls 'Refuse quarantine!': Frustrations mount as China replays COVID controls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647932284_BEIJING.jpg)
'Refuse quarantine!': Frustrations mount as China replays COVID controls
China's policies have caused more than mere inconvenience, with netizens increasingly willing to discuss how lockdowns led to tragedy.
Tue Mar 22 2022
![Visitors to Colombian house find world turned upside down after pandemic Visitors to Colombian house find world turned upside down after pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643352248_COLOMBIA.jpg)
Visitors to Colombian house find world turned upside down after pandemic
For visitors weary of the pandemic and measures including lockdowns and restrictions on movements, the house offers light relief.
Fri Jan 28 2022