
Thaksin backs Malaysia's ASEAN leadership in tackling Myanmar crisis
Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra agrees that Myanmar is the "elephant in the room" for ASEAN.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Cars damaged in attack by elephants near JRTB Monument
The Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks said about 25 to 30 elephants were at the scene at the time.
Thu Oct 24 2024

Pregnant woman killed by rampaging wild elephants in Indonesia
The woman was trying to protect her family's rubber plantation from the elephants when they charged at her.
Tue Sep 10 2024

Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say
The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 2024

Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101
In Southeast Asia, Thailand maintains the highest FIFA ranking, leading ahead of Vietnam, M'sia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Fri Feb 16 2024

Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine's Day
The couples riding elephants wearing traditional dress chose Valentine's Day to exchange their vows in a mass wedding.
Thu Feb 15 2024

Thai govt affirms copyright on elephant, cat-patterned pants
Wutthikrai Leeviraphan further revealed, preliminary checks found elephant-patterned pants are the embodiment of Thai craftsmanship.
Tue Feb 06 2024

Dozens of Zimbabwe elephants die as climate change dries up Hwange park
Drought caused by climate change and the El Nino global weather pattern dries up watering holes.
Fri Dec 08 2023

The elephant in the expo centre: Who's hosting COP29?
There's an unprecedented deadlock at this year's COP28 UN climate summit over who will host next year's event.
Wed Dec 06 2023

Thai democracy faces the elephant in the room
Thailand's democratic future straddles the fault lines of its royalist elite and the will of its people.
Sat Jul 29 2023

India celebrates Oscars for song Naatu Naatu, short-film 'The Elephant Whisperers'
The film RRR is about fictional versions of two Indian revolutionaries, their friendship and their fight against the British rule.
Mon Mar 13 2023

Thailand sink Vietnam for record seventh AFF Cup title
Thailand is the most successful team in the history of the AFF Cup, as they also won in 1996, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016 and 2020, Polking said.
Tue Jan 17 2023

Pos Brooke Orang Asli in fear of elephant attack
About 500 Orang Asli in Pos Brooke, Gua Musang are living in fear of a rogue elephant that has been destroying their crops since Saturday.
Wed Jan 04 2023

Lost elephant wanders into Kluang Prison compound
The adult elephant, believed to be from a herd of 15 known as 'Grup Tenang' could have wandered off and was trying to find its way back.
Wed Dec 21 2022

Orang Asli woman killed, believed trampled by elephant
The woman, along with eight family members were asleep in the house when they were suddenly awakened by the elephant tearing down the house.
Tue Dec 06 2022

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025