Olympics - South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games
Leading the campaign is two-year-old beagle named Ceco, who is the first and so far only canine trained in the country to detect pheromones.
Mon Aug 12 2024
South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat
The farmers who breed the dogs, and the owners of eateries that serve the meat, have held protests in front of parliament to demand that the government scrap its plans to ban eating dog meat.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Variant that combines Delta and Omicron identified; dogs sniff out virus with high accuracy
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Vietnamese couple on dog-adoption spree after authorities cull their pets
Authorities said they culled the animals over fears the canines would transmit the coronavirus from their owners to others.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Baths, garlands for man's best friend at Nepal's canine festival
Hindus across Nepal honour their dogs with baths, garlands and special treats on the second day of the five-day Tihar festival.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Fendi outs travel accessories line for four-legged friends
Fendi has designed a line of canine travel accessories, so that four-legged friends and their masters can both travel in style.
Sun May 02 2021
Paw-ly in the pandemic: Pets can catch virus from owners
Cat and dog owners suffering from COVID-19 can pass their illness onto their feline and canine companions, according to a small study released Friday.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Mock funeral for dog held in South Korea on 'dog meat day'
Activists wore dog masks and held a mock canine funeral during their protests against dog meat consumption
Thu Jul 16 2020
Penang landslide: Search halted to allow canine unit to locate buried victims
The SAR operation at the affordable housing construction site at Lengkok Lembah Permai, Tanjung Bungah is temporarily being halted.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Call to act against stray dogs over Rabies scare
A Sarawak assistant minister has called on local authorities in the state, which is facing a rabies outbreak, to act against stray dogs in the effort to prevent people getting bitten by the canines.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Dogs acting strangely since April, villagers claim
According to farmer Arry Baee, 46, his pet dogs had gone 'wild' and began attacking and biting other villagers and as a result, the canines had to be put to sleep.
Sun Jul 02 2017
No more dog meat for 'olog-olog' the croc following capture by Sabah wildlife
A crocodile which has been feeding on dogs belonging to Kampung Ramayah residents in Penampang for several months will have to give up its canine diet.
Sun Jan 08 2017
Meet the latest weapon against child porn: A rescued black Labrador
The dogs are a new phenomenon in the world of canine detection.
Wed Jun 22 2016
Top dog: scientists measure canine IQ
Dog owners who think their beloved pets are just smarter than the others, might be right.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Thai king's favourite dog dies, after 'insult' arrest
The dog, called Tongdaeng (Copper), became both a household name and a publishing sensation in Thailand after King Bhumibol Adulyadej adopted her as a stray puppy.
Tue Dec 29 2015
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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