Indonesian zoo breeds Komodo dragons to save them from extinction
The giant lizards are only found on the remote island of Komodo and several neighbouring islands in eastern Indonesia.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Komodo dragon, 2-in-5 shark species lurch towards extinction
Trapped on island habitats made smaller by rising seas, Indonesia's Komodo dragons were listed as "endangered", the wildlife Red List shows.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Indonesia says 'Jurassic Park' project no threat to Komodo dragon
The project seeks to cater to visitors of the Komodo National Park, where the Komodos can be seen in the wild.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Abro Fernandes to compete like 'Komodo dragon' in KL
Abro 'The Black Komodo' Fernandes is ready to dump aside the memory of his last outing and create a new career highlight in Malaysia on Friday, 12 July.
Sat Jun 29 2019
Komodo dragon dies at Indonesia's "death zoo"
A three-year-old komodo dragon has died at an Indonesian zoo infamous for scores of animal deaths, zoo officials said Saturday.
Sat Feb 01 2014
Indonesian, 83, faced 'fight for survival' in Komodo attack
An 83-year-old Indonesian woman told how she faced a "fight for survival" when a Komodo dragon pounced and sunk its teeth into her.
Thu Apr 11 2013
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024