
Attempt to smuggle 5,200 red-eared turtles from Malaysia foiled at India Airport
Two passengers from Malaysia are arrested along with those waiting to receive the smuggled exotic wildlife species at Chennai Airport.
Fri Dec 06 2024

In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts
Sea turtle conservationists are concerned that uncontrolled global warming will feminise sea turtle hatchling populations.
Sat Jun 08 2024

Thailand frees endangered turtles with trackers to boost conservation hopes
The release of the turtles, follows an intense conservation effort to boost the leatherback's survival chances.
Fri May 17 2024

NotTurtle: NotCo releases AI-designed 'turtle' soup
It tastes like sought-after turtle soup but there is no trace of shelled critters in the bowl.
Sat May 04 2024

Reality check, as Country Garden sells down a barely started Australia project
In Malaysia, its plans for the $100 bln Forest City development billed as paradise with turtles and white-sand beaches far from completion.
Thu Oct 19 2023

Two sea turtles nest on Spain's Mediterranean coast as waters warm
Spain, France and Italy have been recording an increased presence of loggerhead turtle egg clutches.
Sat Jun 24 2023

Hawksbill turtle carcass found on Terengganu beach
Ramlah Mamat who found the carcass, said that she initially noticed a foul smell before spotting the carcass.
Tue Feb 07 2023

A new Museum of Homelessness is putting down roots in London
Museums are increasingly becoming veritable social spaces, where the collective takes precedence over the individual experience.
Mon Oct 10 2022

Terengganu govt planning special reward for Turtles if they win FA Cup
The Terengganu government is planning a special reward for the Terengganu FC (TFC) squad if they win the FA Cup on Saturday, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
Thu Sep 08 2022

Discovery of two-headed sea turtle hatchling in T'ganu
LTTW informed that the "the two heads shared a similar morphology and responded differently to external stimuli".
Fri Sep 02 2022

Hotter summers mean Florida's turtles are mostly born female
Florida's sea turtles are grappling with a gender imbalance made worse by climate change.
Wed Aug 03 2022

In China's Wuhan, cholera-causing bacteria in turtles strikes nerve
The detection in Wuhan of a bacteria that caused cholera was separately found in samples from softshell turtles at a food market.
Fri Jul 15 2022

Qatari children help give endangered turtles second chance
A conservation programme in Qatar is hoping to revive the dwindling species, releasing thousands of hatchlings into the sea each year.
Thu Jul 14 2022

Forever young: Many cold-blooded creatures don't age, studies show
Scientists have discovered the secret to eternal youth: be born a turtle.
Sun Jun 26 2022

Turtle deaths: Terengganu govt orders fisheries dept to step up enforcement
The state govt needs to curb the use of unauthorised fishing equipment as they are among the main causes of turtle deaths in the state.
Mon Feb 21 2022

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025