Morocco quake survivors pack donkeys with supplies to reach cut-off villages
The 6.8 magnitude quake that struck the High Atlas Mountains killed at least 2,901 people and injured 5,530.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Darfur refugees in Chad scramble for shelter as rainy season starts
The onset of the rainy season makes it harder for aid agencies operating in Chad to provide for refugees arriving on foot or donkey carts.
Tue Aug 01 2023
'Horse diapers' keep Gaza streets clean
The bags, attached to the rump of donkeys and horses that ply the streets, are intended to eliminate the problem at the source.
Sat Jun 24 2023
Super Mario: Nintendo's decades of star power
Super Mario has enjoyed 40 years of extraordinary popularity that has transformed the character into a truly global icon.
Sat Apr 08 2023
Nintendo says 'Donkey Kong' area to open in Universal Studios Japan in 2024
A major expansion of Nintendo's efforts to diversify its business beyond consoles.
Tue Sep 28 2021
'The cow can't tell my secrets' - UK care farms a lifeline during pandemic
The joys of fresh air, mucking out cow sheds and cuddling donkeys are providing a lifeline for people struggling with mental health.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Jump donkey, jump!
gyptian farmer Ahmed Ayman, 14, rides his trained donkey as he jumps over a barrier in the Nile Delta village of Al-Arid about 150 kilometer
Fri Feb 12 2016
'Pixels': Pac-Man and Space Invaders attack
The comedy feature brings classic 2D video game characters like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders and Centipede into the 3D world.
Wed Dec 17 2014
India woman stripped, paraded on donkey as punishment
A woman was partially stripped naked and paraded on a donkey through her village in northern India after being accused of killing her nephew.
Tue Nov 11 2014
Meet the "zonkey": Rare zebra-donkey hybrid draws crowds in Italy
Three-month-old Ippo is already a star and the owners of the farm say they have received requests for rights over his image.
Sat Nov 02 2013
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