Ship carrying 16,000 sheep and cattle stranded off Australia
The vessel was diverted from its course due to the threat of attack by Yemen's Houthi militia before being ordered home by Australian govt.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Princess Diana's iconic black sheep jumper fetches nearly GBP1 mln at aunction
The jumper, which shows a black sheep among a row of white ones, was discovered in an attic in March by designer Joanna Osborne.
Fri Sep 15 2023
UK scientist who created Dolly the Sheep clone dies at 79
Ian Wilmut died after a long illness with Parkinsons disease.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Sheep come to the rescue of Pompeii ruins
Archaeologists have uncovered only around two thirds of the 163 acres site at Pompeii since excavations began 250 years ago.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Barcelona recruits sheep, goats to fight wildfires
The aim of the pilot scheme is to reduce the risk of wildfires by clearing vegetation in an environmentally friendly way.
Sat May 28 2022
Say it with sheep? Flock forms syringe shape in COVID jab push
A German campaigner is hoping the emotional appeal of 700 sheep forming the shape of a giant syringe will reach the hearts and minds of people hesitating to take a COVID-19 injection.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Feeling lonely in lockdown? Try hugging a sheep
Visitors have to book an appointment, but can get as close as they like to the shaggy sheep.
Tue Mar 16 2021
COVID-19: Feeling lonely in lockdown? Try hugging a sheep
A German farm is offering people who are feeling deprived of human contact due to coronavirus restrictions the opportunity to cuddle a sheep.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Baarack from the brink: Wild sheep rescued in Australia shorn of 35 kg fleece
Behrend said sheep need to be shorn at least annually otherwise the fleece continues to grow and grow.
Wed Feb 24 2021
PwD braves flood waters to feed livestock
It is not an easy task for the 25-year-old man who has become a person with disabilities for the past nine years following a motorcycle accident.
Sat Dec 05 2020
Sufficient supply of livestock for Aidiladha - Tajuddin
The demand for buffalo and cow for the Aidiladha celebration was 31,207 heads, and 25,174 head for goat and sheep.
Mon Aug 21 2017
PAU2016: Puteri wants operation to cleanse party of rebels
Padang Serai Puteri Umno division chief Faizah Pear Muhamad suggested that the Umno Disciplinary Board be established in divisions to resolve the issue of 'wolf in sheep's clothing'.
Thu Dec 01 2016
Singapore probes deaths of sheep for Aidiladha slaughter
Singapore is investigating how 121 of 1,704 sheep imported from Ireland for the Aidiladha ritual slaughter were found dead upon arrival here.
Mon Sep 12 2016
Hishammuddin hits out at UMNO traitors
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein today criticised the action of a handful of UMNO traitors whom he described as "wolves in sheep clothing".
Fri Aug 26 2016
Memali incident: I am tired of being the 'black sheep'
Former Deputy Prime Minister Tun Musa Hitam admitted that he was tired of being the black sheep in the Memali incident.
Sat Aug 13 2016
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