Lunar New Year makes the rabbit fashion's mascot of the moment
The rabbit is nonetheless taking pride of place in the collections of the biggest luxury houses at the beginning of 2023.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Brazil's furriest police corporal becomes internet sensation
A rescue dog turned police mascot has become one of Brazil's most beloved furry internet sensations.
Sat Oct 22 2022
Qatar hopes World Cup flying headdress will be 2022 vuvuzela
A flying keffiyah headdress named La'eeb, meaning super skilful player in Arabic, is the official World Cup mascot.
Sun Oct 09 2022
Panda 'phenomenon' surprises Beijing Olympics mascot designer
Bing Dwen Dwen has become the latest must-have item for keen fans with long queues at Olympic souvenir shops.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Olympic characters face stiff competition in mascot-mad Japan
The Olympic mascot tradition stretches back to Munich in 1972, when a dachshund called Waldi became the first official Games mascot.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Official mascot of FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 unveiled
The long-awaited mascot of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 has been unveiled to the public by the tournament's local organising committee, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
Wed Jun 28 2017
Football: Russia chooses wolf as 2018 World Cup mascot
The wolf, unveiled to the public early Saturday after a month of online voting, prevailed over a cat and a tiger dressed in a space suit after receiving more than half the votes.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Nintendo announces movie-making ambition
The Video game publisher is looking to get into film, with company mascot Mario among a roster of characters that could make the transition.
Tue May 17 2016
DBKL instructs multimedia company to retract Hari Raya advertisement
DBKL has instructed a multimedia company to retract its advertisement featuring the company's mascot on a digital billboard in Bukit Bintang.
Sun Jul 05 2015
Purr-gatory awaits?: Cathedral cat blamed for dog attacks
He is the mascot of one of England's most glorious cathedrals, with his book and bed in the vestry, but reports that Louis the cat has been attacking dogs have cast a doubt on his angelic reputation.
Tue Mar 17 2015
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024