![Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717473315_DrAnthonyFauci.jpg)
Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he never influenced research on the origins of the virus.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Study reveals history and oceanic voyages of remarkable baobab tree Study reveals history and oceanic voyages of remarkable baobab tree](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715839367_baobabtrees.jpg)
Study reveals history and oceanic voyages of remarkable baobab tree
The baobab lineage originated in Madagascar roughly 21 mln years ago and reached Africa and Australia sometime in the past 12 mln years.
Fri May 17 2024
![China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693954315_TBrainyday.jpg)
China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan
The suspension comes amid several investigations related to the issuance of fake birth certificates as surrogacy is illegal in China.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700729591_WuhanVirus.jpg)
WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness
Chinese authorities from National Health Commission held a press conference on Nov. 13 to report an increase of respiratory disease.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670418723_BeijingChinacovi.jpg)
Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China
Global disease experts say little is known about China's experience with long-term COVID effects.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has for long been pressing China to share its information about the origins of COVID-19.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![US suspends federal funding to Wuhan lab over non-compliance US suspends federal funding to Wuhan lab over non-compliance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621832015_wuhan.jpg)
US suspends federal funding to Wuhan lab over non-compliance
HHS said it wants to bar the Chinese research body from participating in government procurement and non-procurement programs going forward.
Thu Jul 20 2023
![No direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab - US intelligence report No direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab - US intelligence report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621832015_wuhan.jpg)
No direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab - US intelligence report
The report said the agencies had not found evidence of a specific incident that could have caused the outbreak.
Mon Jun 26 2023
![Don't rule out that COVID leaked from lab: Chinese scientist Don't rule out that COVID leaked from lab: Chinese scientist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621832015_wuhan.jpg)
Don't rule out that COVID leaked from lab: Chinese scientist
George Gao is in stark contrast to that of the Chinese govt which dismisses any suggestion the virus may have originated in a Wuhan lab.
Tue May 30 2023
![China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655243050_Supermoon.jpg)
China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade
The robot tasked with making the "lunar soil brick" will be launched during China's Chang'e-8 mission around 2028, Ding said.
Fri Apr 14 2023
![China holds the key to understanding COVID-19 origins: WHO chief China holds the key to understanding COVID-19 origins: WHO chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680843950_TedrosAdhanomGhebr.jpg)
China holds the key to understanding COVID-19 origins: WHO chief
The virus was first identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019, with many suspecting it spread in a live animal market before fanning out around the world.
Fri Apr 07 2023
![Chinese COVID data from animal market gives clues on origins - Report Chinese COVID data from animal market gives clues on origins - Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679402372_WUHAN.jpg)
Chinese COVID data from animal market gives clues on origins - Report
The sequences showed that raccoon dogs and other animals susceptible to the virus were present in the market and may have been infected.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![Finding COVID-19's origins is a moral imperative - WHO's Tedros Finding COVID-19's origins is a moral imperative - WHO's Tedros](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678687203_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
Finding COVID-19's origins is a moral imperative - WHO's Tedros
WHO remains committed to finding how the COVID-19 virus arose, to understand it's origins and explore all hypotheses, Tedros said.
Mon Mar 13 2023
![FBI percaya insiden di makmal Wuhan punca COVID-19 FBI percaya insiden di makmal Wuhan punca COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71677715599_FBI.jpg)
FBI percaya insiden di makmal Wuhan punca COVID-19
FBI telah lama membuat penilaian berkenaan asal usul wabak berkenaan yang kemungkinan besar berpunca daripada insiden di makmal Wuhan.
Thu Mar 02 2023
![Family members reunite in China after 3-year COVID separation Family members reunite in China after 3-year COVID separation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673679876_CHINA.jpg)
Family members reunite in China after 3-year COVID separation
The removal of inbound quarantine prompted a surge in demand for plane tickets in countries like Singapore.
Sat Jan 14 2023