EU to promote 'buzz lines' to help reverse decline of bees by 2030
Currently, one in 10 bee and butterfly species and one in three hoverfly species is threatened with extinction.
Sat Jan 28 2023
Coral bleaching causing 'unnecessary' fish fights
A team of researchers studies on how a mass bleaching event affected 38 species of butterflyfish.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Media kept 'overweight' despite 'butterfly effect' fears over merging of streaming services by US media giants
CGS-CIMB has raised concerns about the "butterfly effect" on the local entertainment companies that offer SVOD services.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Hanae Mori: Grande dame of Japanese fashion
Over the decades Mori's luxurious creations were worn by Nancy Reagan, Grace Kelly and countless members of high society.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Ukrainian director explores war trauma in Cannes debut 'Butterfly Vision'
Maksym Nakonechnyi gives a raw and timely representation of post-traumatic stress disorder in his Cannes debut.
Fri May 27 2022
'I'll kill you!': Mexico's nature defenders put lives on line
Despite the dangers of standing up to illegal loggers, fellow conservationists continue guarding the El Rosario monarch butterfly sanctuary.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Dior goes sporty in post-pandemic burst of colour
Full of fluorescent greens and oranges, neon blues and big butterfly prints, it was a far cry from the subtle chic of Dior's usual theme.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Colombian photographer documents world's largest variety of butterflies
Jaramillo is the co-author of an inventory that gave Colombia the recognition of having the world's widest variety of butterfly species.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Sanctuaries in Melaka turn to virtual guided tours to generate income
The ban on tourism activities since last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a very bad impact on the country's tourism sector.
Mon Jun 28 2021
How Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest are supporting National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Another step in the fight against notions of the "perfect body," even if these can often be exacerbated by social media.
Thu Feb 25 2021
MCO: Malaysian butterfly species facing extinction, 16-year-long research forced to stop
The sanctuary has been operating on a minimal basis since the re-enforcement of the MCO on Jan 13 to save costs.
Sat Feb 13 2021
Butterflies create jet propulsion with a clap of their wings
In their aerodynamic analysis of free-flying butterflies showed that the clap function does generate a jet of air propulsion.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Monarch butterfly population moves closer to extinction
The number of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has plummeted precipitously to a record low.
Wed Jan 20 2021
The Butterfly Effect for Science Communication in Malaysia and the World
FameLab 2016 International Champion Prof. Dr. Abhi Veerakumarasivam shares his views on paving a way for the future of Science Communication and the important role it plays globally.
Mon Sep 17 2018
Celebrating love and life with #TheButterflyDuck
The Butterfly Duck, a collection from The dUCk Group, is inspired by true stories of love and the relationship between mother and child.
Sun Dec 17 2017
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