Dozens of captive tigers and lions die in Vietnam, bird flu detected
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as bird flu, has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.
Mon Sep 30 2024
South Africa lion breeders face uncertain future after ban
South Africa has over 8,000 lions living in captivity, the largest captive lion population in the world.
Sun Sep 01 2024
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
Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain?
Each time Hamas has launched rockets at Israel or engaged in similar provocations, it has drawn heavy retaliation from Israel.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Explosions rock Gaza, Israel says it hit Hamas rocket factory
Israel's military said it attacked an underground site used by the Palestinian enclave's Hamas Islamists to manufacture rockets.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Roaring success as Harimau Malaya tame Lions to storm into AFF Cup semis
Malaysia produced a scintillating display of attacking football to trounce Singapore 4-1 and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2022 AFF Cup at the National Stadium tonight.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Famed Los Angeles mountain lion euthanized due to injuries, illness
Tests on P-22 revealed "significant trauma to the mountain lions head, right eye and internal organs, officials said.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Atlas Lions make history as En-Nesyri gives Africa its first World Cup semi-finalist
Walid Regragui's side saw off Spain on penalties in the last 16, but this was even more impressive and notable.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Morocco 0-0 Spain (aet, 3-0 pens): Bounou the hero for Atlas Lions
Luis Enrique's side capitulated in the shoot-out with Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets all missing, the latter two efforts saved by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Southgate hails England's young lions as France lie in wait
Gareth Southgate felt his trust in youth paid dividends after watching his Three Lions youngsters guide England past Senegal and into the World Cup quarter-finals.
Sun Dec 04 2022
England 3-0 Senegal: Kane off the mark in Three Lions stroll
Harry Kane scored his first goal of the tournament as England cruised past Senegal 3-0 to set up a World Cup quarter-final against France.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Cameroon 1-0 Brazil: Indomitable Lions bow out despite last-gasp Aboubakar strike
Having seen Brazil secure a place in the round of 16 by beating Switzerland, Tite made nine changes to his side, which resulted in a disjointed Selecao.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Canada 1-2 Morocco: En-Nesyri secures top spot for Atlas Lions
Morocco became the first African team to top a World Cup group for 24 years after beating Canada 2-1 on Thursday.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Ecuador 1-2 Senegal: Koulibaly seals Lions of Teranga's last-16 place
Senegal progressed to the World Cup knockout stage at the expense of Ecuador after Kalidou Koulibaly's strike sealed a 2-1 win at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday.
Tue Nov 29 2022
England 3-0 Wales: Rashford and Foden send Three Lions through as Group B winners
Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden starred to send England through to the World Cup knockout stage after a 3-0 victory over Wales on Tuesday.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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