Trump, at Latino event, stands by false claims of immigrants eating pets
Donald Trump amplifies a false claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield stole pets or took wildlife from parks for food.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Pregnant woman killed by rampaging wild elephants in Indonesia
The woman was trying to protect her family's rubber plantation from the elephants when they charged at her.
Tue Sep 10 2024
MBSA cautions public after crocodile sighting at Shah Alam Section 7 lake
MBSA said it has installed a rope barrier around the lake and held discussions with the Selangor Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
Tue Sep 03 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
Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee
The government calls for help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that was burning out of control for a second day.
Tue Aug 13 2024
People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning'
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather burned trees, houses, and cars, sending smoke over the village of Varnavas.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline
Firefighters battle to save key facilities such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline, authorities said.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say
The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says
The world aims to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 to save wildlife from climate change, pollution and habitat destruction.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Greece tames wildfire near Athens, arson suspected
Wildfire forced dozens to flee their homes, and authorities now believe the fire was the result of arson as well as hot, dry conditions.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says
The stark finding comes from one of two new studies, as both global temperatures and climate-warming emissions continue to climb.
Fri May 17 2024
Focus on forest conservation, not gifting orangutans, govt told
WWF-Malaysia suggests there were more effective alternatives to demonstrate Malaysia's commitment to orangutan conservation.
Tue May 14 2024
Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
In British Columbia, thousands of residents were evacuated as the nearby blaze nearly doubled to 4,136 hectares.
Mon May 13 2024
Eight FRU personnel charged with illegal possession of Java mouse deer parts
They were jointly charged with keeping eight parts of a Java mouse-deer, a protected species, without a valid licence, in a container.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds
Wild animals in particular were much more likely to experience human-to-animal transmission than the other way around.
Sat Mar 30 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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