Cull or caution: Australia weighs tactics to thin crocodile numbers
Authorities are taking steps to reduce crocodile attacks through proactive messaging and physical removal of animals.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Coronation regalia steeped in history and symbolism
The coronation of King Charles III will showcase unusual relics and the world's finest jewels.
Fri May 05 2023
South Africans call for UK to return diamonds set in crown jewels
The diamond, which weighs 530 carats, was discovered in South Africa in 1905 and presented to the British monarchy by the colonial govt.
Thu May 04 2023
Insight: Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non-stop 'war' on poultry
The virus is usually deadly to poultry, and entire flocks are culled when even one bird tests positive.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Up to 100,000 nurses across England, Wales, N. Ireland to strike - Union
The Royal College of Nursing had already said that nurses would walk out on Dec. 15 and 20, the first such action in its 100-year history.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Netherlands to cull another 29,000 chickens to contain bird flu
Some 6 million birds have been culled in the Netherlands since the new variant of the disease was first detected on Oct. 26 last year.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Nurses in Britain to strike, nursing college says
The RCN said its members have faced a decade of real-terms pay cuts and that the ballot over the last four weeks was the biggest in history.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Japan reports first bird flu outbreaks of season, culling 340,000 chickens
Japan has detected its first outbreaks of bird flu with a "highly pathogenic" strain identified at a poultry farm.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Bulgaria to cull 19,000 hens to contain bird flu outbreak
The Netherlands and France have also suffered a resurgence in cases of the highly lethal form of avian flu.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne tell serial killer story in 'The Good Nurse'
This is the true story of a male nurse who murdered up to hundreds of patients in US hospitals by secretly administering drug overdoses.
Wed Oct 12 2022
UK nurses begin biggest strike ballot in more than 100 years
More than 300,000 members of Britain's largest nursing union will begin voting over a strike to demand a pay rise.
Thu Oct 06 2022
One killed, dozens injured as high winds cause stage collapse at Spain festival
High winds caused part of the main stage to collapse at the dance music Medusa Festival.
Mon Aug 15 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
Bird flu discovered at Dutch farm; over 160,000 chickens to be culled
Hundreds of thousands of chickens, ducks and turkeys have been culled in the Netherlands since outbreaks of the disease began in 2021.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Hong Kong allows hamster pet stores to resume business after COVID cull
The government said on Friday it would compensate pet shops trading in hamsters, offering a one-off payment of up to HK$30,000 (US$3,850).
Sun Jan 30 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024