Easy, tiger: Study maps big cats' personalities
Tiger researchers reveals that the world's largest felines have individual character traits.
Wed Apr 12 2023
Genetic findings from Siberian caves give glimpse into Neanderthal life
Neanderthals, more robustly built than Homo sapiens and with larger brows, lived from around 430,000 years ago to roughly 40,000 years ago.
Sun Feb 26 2023
Planes dump water on Siberian wildfires as residents plead for help
Residents complain of being suffocated in a region known for its frozen tundra that is now sweltering under a heatwave.
Wed Jul 14 2021
'Excited' Polish zoo unveils rare Siberian tiger cubs
The breed is part of the European Endangered Species Programme, making the cubs' birth that much more "exciting".
Tue Jun 08 2021
Missing Siberian doctor who treated Kremlin critic Navalny reappears after three days - Agencies
The doctor was reported missing while on a hunting trip.
Mon May 10 2021
Tiger undergoes rare hip replacement surgery at Illinois zoo
Veterinarians at Brookfield Zoo noted that like humans, animals routinely develop degenerative problems in their joints as they age.
Fri Jan 29 2021
World temperature record set in California's Death Valley
A heat wave roasting much of the western United States would continue all week at Death Valley in California's Mojave Desert.
Tue Aug 18 2020
Russia's Putin bares chest on Siberian lake trip
Putin, 64, is renowned for his strong-man publicity stunts, which have contributed to his sky-high popularity ratings.
Sun Aug 06 2017
Tiger tips Clinton, bear backs Trump in Siberian zoo's mock vote
Female tiger Yunona favoured a pumpkin carved with Clinton's image while polar bear Felix opted after some deliberation for one bearing Trump's name.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Russia plans to kill a quarter-million Siberian reindeer amid anthrax fears
Officials in a remote region of Siberia have proposed killing off 250,000 reindeer by Christmas to minimize the possible spread of deadly anthrax bacteria.
Sun Oct 02 2016
Nine killed in Russian plane crash
A Russian An-12 cargo plane has crashed near the Siberian city of Irkutsk. None of the nine people onboard survived the crash.
Thu Dec 26 2013
An ode to Odin
TEOH EL SEN shares his experience owning, and losing, a Siberian Husky who became more than just a dog for him.
Tue May 21 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