Pakistan's lonely elephant serenaded one last time at farewell party
After years of campaigning by animal rights advocates and pop star Cher to rescue Kaavan from grim conditions with no companion.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Japanese health officials find 164 dogs crammed into tiny house
The three people living in the house said they could not afford to spay and neuter the dogs, so they kept getting more of them.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Pandemic halts bullfighting where animal rights activists couldn't
In a matter of months, the novel coronavirus achieved something that animal rights activists failed to do in decades: Put a halt to bullfighting in Peru.
Sat Oct 24 2020
Bali hosts first centre to return captive dolphins to the wild
Dolphins are swimming freely at the world's first permanent rehabilitation centre under a project initiated by Bali's government and animal rights groups.
Thu Jul 09 2020
South Korea's ex-president hounded over dogs left at Blue House
The dogs are Jindos, a Korean breed of hunting dog known for their loyalty.
Tue Mar 14 2017
Over 3,000 protest at Chennai's Marina beach supporting 'Jallikattu'
The Supreme Court has imposed a ban on the practice currently, citing animal welfare issues. Jallikattu has remained banned for the last three years.
Thu Jan 19 2017
Lawsuit filed in US on behalf of monkey who snapped selfies
US animal rights activists filed an unusual lawsuit on Tuesday on behalf of a macaque monkey who snapped selfie photographs, arguing it owned the photos rather than the nature photographer involved.
Wed Sep 23 2015
China's annual dog-eating festival prompts social media firestorm
Apart from cruelty issues, animal rights advocates say China's dog-eating festival fuel crime and food safety concerns.
Sat Jun 20 2015
India bans foie gras
India has banned the import of foie gras, a government notice said, after animal rights activists complained that the method used to produce the duck liver delicacy was cruel.
Sat Jul 05 2014
Polish Muslims drop Eid sacrifice amid protests, halal ban
Muslim and Jewish ritual slaughter was banned in overwhelmingly Catholic Poland on January 1 after the Constitutional Court deemed it incompatible with animal rights legislation.
Wed Oct 16 2013
Halal slaughter ban invalid under EU law: Polish Muslims
Animal rights activists have hailed the ban, but Jewish and Muslim leaders in overwhelmingly Catholic Poland.
Wed Sep 11 2013
US airline halts transport of monkeys for lab tests
Animal rights activists claimed a major victory Tuesday in their campaign to stop global airlines from transporting monkeys for use in laboratory experiments.
Wed Jan 09 2013
House of Lords bans foie gras from in-house menu
The House of Lords in the UK has buckled to mounting pressure from animal rights groups and banned foie gras from their in-house restaurant.
Fri Dec 21 2012
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024