Deadliest catch: Thailand's 'ghost' fishing nets help COVID fight
The initiative also comes in the wake of a growing local outcry over the lethal effects of plastic on marine life.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Reeling from coronavirus, Asia's poultry farmers battle bird flu outbreak
New strains of the virus have evolved to become more lethal in wild birds, making countries on flight pathways particularly vulnerable.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Giving up meat consumption everywhere in the world won't solve the climate crisis: Researchers
Plant-based diet could be relevant in industrialised countries but that it is far from being a global answer to global warming.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Nearly 1 million people face food insecurity risk in Nepal: UN agency
Food and Agriculture Organization called for urgent help for farmers in earthquake-hit Nepal, where one million people face the risk of prolonged food insecurity.
Sat Jun 20 2015
India remains top rice exporter in 2014 with late export surge
India retained its position as the top rice exporter in 2014, edging out Thailand which appears to have toppled India.
Fri Apr 10 2015
UN: North Korea produces more food, but malnutrition persists
North Korea has increased food production for a third straight year, but malnutrition remains widespread, UN agencies say.
Fri Nov 29 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024