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
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
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
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
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
Director arrested over alleged theft of rhino horn from Johor Royal Museum
The director of a government department was arrested by police last night, believed to be over the theft of a rhinoceros horn.
Sat Dec 26 2015
Rare rhino dies in US, five more left in the world
A rare species of rhinoceros is one member closer to extinction after one of only six surviving animals died, zoo keepers said Monday.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Rhino gores man to death in Nepal
A rhinoceros gored a man to death as he fished in a river in southern Nepal in what experts said Monday was a rare event.
Tue Jul 23 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