![Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716442442_TBFemalehostages.jpg)
Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7
The captives' families hoped the footage would increase pressure on Israeli PM to agree a truce with Hamas and secure the hostages' release.
Thu May 23 2024
![Hamas seeks Palestinian prisoners' release, says will free non-Israeli captives Hamas seeks Palestinian prisoners' release, says will free non-Israeli captives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697522227_Gaza.jpg)
Hamas seeks Palestinian prisoners' release, says will free non-Israeli captives
Hamas group's armed wing said the non-Israelis were "guests" who would be released "when circumstances allow".
Tue Oct 17 2023
![Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know right now Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696932042_Aftermath.jpg)
Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know right now
Hamas fighters holding Israeli soldiers and civilians hostage threatened to execute a captive for each home in Gaza hit without warning.
Wed Oct 11 2023
![Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696674094_hamas.jpg)
Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge in a fiery speech accusing Hamas of executing tied-up children and other atrocities.
Tue Oct 10 2023
![Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696720964_GazaIsraelPalest.jpg)
Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock
At least 100 were reported dead and more than 1,000 wounded, with fighting still raging in more than 20 locations around Gaza strip.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![Teenager held captive by scam syndicate in Myanmar Teenager held captive by scam syndicate in Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668576903_SCAMMER.jpg)
Teenager held captive by scam syndicate in Myanmar
A teenager is reported to have been stranded in Myanmar since May after being duped by a lucrative job offer.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Cyber criminals hold Asian tech workers captive in scam factories Cyber criminals hold Asian tech workers captive in scam factories](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667384961_scam.jpg)
Cyber criminals hold Asian tech workers captive in scam factories
Thousands of people have been lured by social media advertisements promising well-paid jobs in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, only to find themselves forced to defraud strangers.
Wed Nov 02 2022
![Labuan IBFC clinches global accolade for Top International Captive Domicile 2021 Labuan IBFC clinches global accolade for Top International Captive Domicile 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636526380_farahjaafar.jpg)
Labuan IBFC clinches global accolade for Top International Captive Domicile 2021
The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has been named as the Top International Captive Domicile of 2021 at the European Captive Review Awards in Luxembourg on Nov 9.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![Sri Lanka bans 'drunk driving' of elephants in new protection law Sri Lanka bans 'drunk driving' of elephants in new protection law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629594436_SRILANKA.jpg)
Sri Lanka bans 'drunk driving' of elephants in new protection law
Sri Lanka will issue captive elephants with their own biometric identity cards and ban their riders from drinking on the job.
Sun Aug 22 2021
![World's smallest hog released into wild in India by conservationists World's smallest hog released into wild in India by conservationists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81624873597_HOGS.jpg)
World's smallest hog released into wild in India by conservationists
The programme looks after around 70 captive hogs and is breeding more to be released.
Mon Jun 28 2021
![Study shows nearly 50,000 live animals on sale in China's Wuhan before COVID-19 began Study shows nearly 50,000 live animals on sale in China's Wuhan before COVID-19 began](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/81580054307_wuhan.jpg)
Study shows nearly 50,000 live animals on sale in China's Wuhan before COVID-19 began
After the first COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China cracked down on wildlife trafficking and closed markets and captive breeding facilities.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![How scientists are using a 'romantic solution' to save endangered white abalone How scientists are using a 'romantic solution' to save endangered white abalone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620209787_ABALONE.jpg)
How scientists are using a 'romantic solution' to save endangered white abalone
Aquilino's team managed to increase their numbers by stirring up a little love potion.
Wed May 05 2021
![S. Africa to ban breeding lions in captivity for hunting S. Africa to ban breeding lions in captivity for hunting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620009892_LIONS.jpg)
S. Africa to ban breeding lions in captivity for hunting
Study recommends a halt to the "domestication of lions through captive breeding and keeping."
Mon May 03 2021
![92 Malayan tapirs killed in five years due to road accidents in the country 92 Malayan tapirs killed in five years due to road accidents in the country](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81612092500_TAPIR.jpg)
92 Malayan tapirs killed in five years due to road accidents in the country
The Wildlife and National Parks has carried out a captive breeding programme at the Sungai Dusun Wildlife Conservation Centre in Selangor.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![Families of kidnapped Nigerian boys fear time running out Families of kidnapped Nigerian boys fear time running out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51608176461_NIGERIA.jpg)
Families of kidnapped Nigerian boys fear time running out
Parents fear time may be running out as Boko Haram has a history of turning captives into jihadist fighters.
Thu Dec 17 2020