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
Of black swans and gray rhinos
Organizations must ensure that they have a framework in place to clear out of the way of gray rhinos when they charge.
Thu May 25 2023
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
Customs foil attempt to smuggle wildlife parts worth RM80 mln
JKDM has foiled a syndicate's attempt to smuggle wildlife parts, including elephant tusks, rhinoceros horns, pangolin scales and tiger fangs worth RM80 million.
Mon Jul 18 2022
Indonesian uses puppets to teach threat to world's rarest rhinos
Rhino conservation is especially difficult because of the animals' long gestation period and their tendency to roam.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Nose jobs top the list of most-searched cosmetic surgery procedures in the US
According to a recent study, people are going back to basics, as their interest turns massively to rhinoplasty.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Rhino horn NFT going on auction in South Africa
Organisers are hoping it will appeal to wealthy collectors for a virtual rhino horn designed to finance efforts to protect real rhinos.
Tue Nov 09 2021
South African rhino ranch keeps poachers away, but at a cost
Some parks dehorn some or all of their rhinos to discourage poaching but it does not always stop the practice since it grows back.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Kenya says black rhino, sable antelope, other species at risk from growing human population
Human activities such as farming and construction of roads and railways have affected the distribution of animals in some areas.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Rhino poachers are back after South Africa eases lockdown restrictions
Rhinos are sometimes shot with a tranquiliser gun before the horn is hacked off, resulting in the animal being left to bleed to death.
Tue May 04 2021
Malaysia has potential to be major player in global drone industry - Saifuddin
Malaysia has tremendous potential to be an early bird and to become a major player in the global drone service market, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Beverly Wilshire's Dr Jalil Jidon - Nip It Neat, Tuck It Tight
Cosmetic surgery is becoming more popular with Malaysia being seen as a destination of choice for such procedures by locals and foreigners alike.
Tue Apr 17 2018
Thai Customs seize rhino horns worth 10 mln baht at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thai Customs detained two China nationals at the busy Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday and seized eight rhinoceros horns worth about 10 million Baht (RM1.25 million) from their luggage.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Floods in India's northeast kill 40; endanger rare one-horned rhinos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his anguish over the human suffering, with thousands of people seeking shelter in more than 300 relief camps.
Thu Jul 13 2017
Puntung euthanised this morning
Puntung, the Sumatran female rhinoceros that attracted global attention in recent months, was euthanised early this morning at the Tabin Wildlife Reserve.
Sun Jun 04 2017
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