Dozens of captive tigers and lions die in Vietnam, bird flu detected
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as bird flu, has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.
Mon Sep 30 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
Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7
The captives' families hoped the footage would increase pressure on Israeli PM to agree a truce with Hamas and secure the hostages' release.
Thu May 23 2024
Hamas seeks Palestinian prisoners' release, says will free non-Israeli captives
Hamas group's armed wing said the non-Israelis were "guests" who would be released "when circumstances allow".
Tue Oct 17 2023
Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know right now
Hamas fighters holding Israeli soldiers and civilians hostage threatened to execute a captive for each home in Gaza hit without warning.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge in a fiery speech accusing Hamas of executing tied-up children and other atrocities.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock
At least 100 were reported dead and more than 1,000 wounded, with fighting still raging in more than 20 locations around Gaza strip.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Teenager held captive by scam syndicate in Myanmar
A teenager is reported to have been stranded in Myanmar since May after being duped by a lucrative job offer.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Cyber criminals hold Asian tech workers captive in scam factories
Thousands of people have been lured by social media advertisements promising well-paid jobs in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, only to find themselves forced to defraud strangers.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Labuan IBFC clinches global accolade for Top International Captive Domicile 2021
The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has been named as the Top International Captive Domicile of 2021 at the European Captive Review Awards in Luxembourg on Nov 9.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Sri Lanka bans 'drunk driving' of elephants in new protection law
Sri Lanka will issue captive elephants with their own biometric identity cards and ban their riders from drinking on the job.
Sun Aug 22 2021
World's smallest hog released into wild in India by conservationists
The programme looks after around 70 captive hogs and is breeding more to be released.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Study shows nearly 50,000 live animals on sale in China's Wuhan before COVID-19 began
After the first COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China cracked down on wildlife trafficking and closed markets and captive breeding facilities.
Wed Jun 09 2021
How scientists are using a 'romantic solution' to save endangered white abalone
Aquilino's team managed to increase their numbers by stirring up a little love potion.
Wed May 05 2021
S. Africa to ban breeding lions in captivity for hunting
Study recommends a halt to the "domestication of lions through captive breeding and keeping."
Mon May 03 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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