For migrants, the Darien Gap is hell; for adventure tourists, it's a magnet
Panama's notorious stretch of jungle has become a treacherous part of the journey for tens of thousands of people trekking across Americas.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Lost hikers at Gunung Pulai found safe
Two hikers who lost their way while trekking on Gunung Pulai, were found safe last night.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Permission for jungle activities only for day trip
It is a precautionary measure as the COVID-19 infection is not over yet and the possibility of those entering the forest bringing along the virus with them.
Wed Jun 10 2020
Four teenagers lost in Hutan Lipur Gunung Soga
Four teenagers were reported to have lost their way while trekking up a mount in Hutan Lipur Gunung Soga, Batu Pahat, here tonight.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Lensa AWANI: Bukit Batu Putih - beauty at its peak
In this episode, Bukit Batu Putih which is located in Gopeng, Perak, bore witness to the @LensaAwani team trekking this hilly area while fasting.
Sat Jun 17 2017
Three students drown while trekking at resort in Membakut
Three students on a school camping trip drowned while out trekking at a resort in Membakut, Beaufort near here today.
Sat Apr 29 2017
Stranded Giat Mara trainees on Gunung Panti found safe
Kota Tinggi police chief Supt Rahmat Othman said the victims were found by the SAR team about 700 metres from the searching paths at 11.55am today.
Sat Apr 01 2017
Four trekkers stranded on Gunung Panti
Four men are believed to have got stranded while trekking up Gunung Panti, Kota Tinggi, yesterday.
Sat Apr 01 2017
Romanian trekker dies in Nepal: police
A 26-year-old Romanian has been found dead in Nepal after going missing a week ago while trekking alone in the popular Annapurna region, a police officer said Monday.
Mon Jul 25 2016
Bodies of foreigners among 51 found in quake-hit Nepal trekking region
Police have found more than 50 bodies, including those of six foreigners, in Nepal's popular Langtang trekking region following last weekend's earthquake, a senior local official said.
Sun May 03 2015
Nepal to slash fees to climb overcrowded Everest
Nepal will slash climbing fees for Everest and other Himalayan peaks to attract more mountaineers, despite existing concerns of overcrowding during the climbing season.
Sat Feb 15 2014
20 KUIN students stranded on Gunung Jerai found safe
Twenty Insaniah University College (Kuin) students, including 18 women, who went missing while jungle-trekking on Gunung Jerai were found safe.
Sun Jan 26 2014
I didn't know I am an 'IN' thing to watch in 2013
Suhaimi Sulaiman shares his experience trekking near Lake Banding and realised many others like him are into nature as antidode.
Wed Jan 16 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