On some tropical islands, rats are a threat to coral ecosystems
A previously underestimated threat could be added to the long list of dangers facing coral ecosystems - rats.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Rats, drought and labour shortages eat into global edible oil recovery
Malaysia is facing a perfect storm of production headwinds that will likely drag global stocks to their lowest level in five years.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Cambodia deploys new batch of rat recruits to sniff out landmines
Twenty African giant pouched rats were recently imported from Tanzania and have undergone intense training.
Mon Jun 14 2021
M'sia's COVID-19 vaccine first recipients not 'lab rats' - Muhyiddin
High-risk groups such as frontliners and senior citizens, who will be among the first in the country to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, must not be considered as 'laboratory rats'.
Fri Nov 27 2020
From goats and cows to alpacas, meet the latest stress-busting therapy animals
Animals can be more helpful than you might think when it comes to maintaining better mental health.
Fri Oct 09 2020
China's rat, cobra farmers feel coronavirus pain
Chinese authorities imposed a national ban on the trade and consumption of various animals that are used in speciality regional dishes.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Clare Rewcastle-Brown: More Rats Will Scurry Out After 1MDB Expose
1MDB is just the tip of the iceberg, says Clare Rewcastle-Brown of Sarawak Report - the British journalist-turned-sleuth - whose ties to the land of her birth was the motivation to uncover corruption
Sat May 26 2018
Rats in chilli boxes: Supermarket takes extreme measures
A supermarket has disposed off its stock of dried chillies to bring back customer confidence, after pictures of rats in the chillies emerged.
Thu Oct 20 2016
More effective rat barren virus
UPM) is currently developing a virus that can be sterilize rats, which are considered more effective than conventional methods such as trapping or poisoning.
Sun Sep 01 2013
6.8 million rats make KL their home!
Together with the increasing number of sky-scrapers in Kuala Lumpur city, the rat population in the city has also been slowly growing.
Wed Aug 28 2013
Eradicating rats the responsibility of all
He was ravenous and was about to tuck into his food when his appetite took a sudden dip upon spying a rat scurrying across the floor of his favourite restaurant.
Wed Aug 14 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