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 frees endangered turtles with trackers to boost conservation hopes
The release of the turtles, follows an intense conservation effort to boost the leatherback's survival chances.
Fri May 17 2024
Australian PM Albanese says China military air incident unacceptable
A Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian military helicopter during a confrontation over the Yellow Sea, Australia said.
Tue May 07 2024
'Flower Moon' film song is an ode to endangered Osage language
Songwriter Scott George is looking forward to the performance of Osage Nation song "Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)" at the 96th Oscars.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Second endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia
The baby rhino was a result of natural mating, Rhino Foundation of Indonesia said, taking the population at the sanctuary to a total of 10.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Planting 'koala corridors' to save Australia's endangered marsupial
The koala is predicted to be extinct in New South Wales by 2050, with some of the biggest threats being wildfires and habitat loss.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Venice avoids being added to UNESCO list of endangered sites
Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said adding Venice to the list would have been an "undue move" not based on objective facts.
Fri Sep 15 2023
In Brazil, museums are striving to preserve the heritage of Indigenous peoples
The survival of Brazil's Indigenous peoples has been particularly endangered since the 2018 election of Jair Bolsonaro.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Malaysia seizes six tonnes of illegally trafficked animal parts
Authorities discovered around six tonnes of ivory tusks and other animal parts at the western port in Selangor state.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Qatari children help give endangered turtles second chance
A conservation programme in Qatar is hoping to revive the dwindling species, releasing thousands of hatchlings into the sea each year.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Tengku Hassanal pledges to save Malayan Tiger from extinction
Tengku Hassanal said affirmative steps need to be taken to save the critically endangered animal from extinction.
Fri Jun 10 2022
As Malaysia's forests disappear, photographer steps up to save orchids
Suzairi converted his backyard into a conservatory for endangered species to safeguard thousands of plants, chiefly wild orchids.
Sat Jun 04 2022
An Indonesian woman bonds with endangered silvery gibbons
For nearly eight years, Tini, 49, has been on a self-funded mission to care for the endangered animals.
Fri Mar 04 2022
Australia lists koalas as endangered in two eastern states
Australia has lost about 30 pct of its koalas over the past three years, the Australian Koala Foundation said.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Bali beach releases endangered Indonesian turtles back to ocean
Indonesia has become a hub of international trafficking of marine turtles, feeding demand from countries such as M'sia, Vietnam and China.
Fri Jan 21 2022
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