How bananas are in danger from their own pandemic
Panama disease has reappeared in a more severe form that is seriously endangering production of the yellow fruit.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Japanese robot can peel bananas cleanly, most of the time
Banana peeling points to a future where machines undertake more subtle operations than moving metal parts or delivering coffee.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Bananas to fish scales: Fashion's hunt for eco-materials
The search for sustainable materials has taken the fashion industry to some wild places.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Fruit galore: Thai monkey festival returns as tourists come back
Hundreds of macaques were seen climbing on people and stacks of fruit, munching away on bananas and pineapples.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Blue bananas? How blue is making its way onto the menu
You may not know it, but this fruit can also come in a striking bubble-gum shade. And it's completely natural!
Thu Nov 04 2021
Bullets and bananas: The price farmers pay for your Cavendish bananas
They thought they knew who they were up against. They were certain of the consequences and backlash that would arise.
Mon May 22 2017
Trumpet voluntary: Elephants 'excited' by banana-toting Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth, who is patron of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), and Philip met Donna, one of a nine-strong Asian elephant herd at the Centre for Elephant Care at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, outside London.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Banana farm watchman slashed by trespasser with machete
The 42-year-old watchman went to the farm, owned by his employer, before bumping into the 31-year-old suspect who was cutting down trees to get ripe bananas.
Thu Jul 28 2016
Price hike for bananas and papaya since early Ramadan
The price of bananas and papaya at the Batu Lanchang market have soared since early Ramadan.
Sun Jun 19 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