Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos
The trafficked animals often arrive in dire conditions, strapped to smugglers' legs, in luggage wrapped up in cellophane or toilet papers.
Sat Nov 04 2023
Malaysian among 4 arrested as 600kg of meth hidden in toilet rolls seized in Australia
Officers identified "anomalies" during an X-ray at the border, police said in a statement.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Japan region taps toilet paper to help suicidal youth
Authorities in central Japan are trying an unusual new approach to tackle the country's longstanding suicide problem.
Sun Nov 27 2022
Germans start 'hamstering' toilet paper again as COVID-19 cases surge
Sales of toilet paper surged by 89.9% last week when compared to pre-crisis levels.
Thu Oct 22 2020
'Social distancing works best to combat COVID-19' - Expert
Why is social distancing so important at a time of an outbreak of infectious diseases? Astro AWANI speak to Senior fellow of Health Systems and Health Policies Dr Khor Swee Kheng to seek why.
Sat Mar 14 2020
China uses facial recognition software to crack down on toilet paper theft
The unassuming thieves stole the tissue paper using backpacks and shopping bags, an investigative report by the Beijing Evening News showed.
Tue Mar 21 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024