![Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719497846_greentechnology.jpg)
Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says
The world aims to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 to save wildlife from climate change, pollution and habitat destruction.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718364617_RocketLaunched.jpg)
More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says
The data reveals a rise in the destruction of orchards, field crops and vegetables in the Palestinian enclave.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![More than 2,000 buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide, local authorities More than 2,000 buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide, local authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716788879_landslide.jpg)
More than 2,000 buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide, local authorities
The landslide in a remote village buried more than 2,000 people alive and caused major destruction to buildings.
Mon May 27 2024
![Many patients of destroyed Gaza hospital will die if not evacuated, WHO chief warns Many patients of destroyed Gaza hospital will die if not evacuated, WHO chief warns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712217961_TBAlShifajpg.jpg)
Many patients of destroyed Gaza hospital will die if not evacuated, WHO chief warns
WHO said the destruction of Al Shifa Hospital would leave "thousands without healthcare."
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71711959323_TBAlShifaHospita.jpg)
Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says
The WHO is hoping to send a mission to the site to see what it can do to save the lives of the remaining patients.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711432377_TBaidlinejpg.jpg)
Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid as Gazans go hungry
Food-filled trucks sitting idle in Egypt, the main lifeline for Gazans, escalating humanitarian crisis gripping the enclave.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671086545_ElonMusk.jpg)
Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza
Osama Hamdan invited Elon Musk to visit the Palestinian Gaza strip to see the extent of destruction caused by the Israeli bombardment.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Defence minister highlights Malaysia's stance on Gaza conflict during ADMM meeting Defence minister highlights Malaysia's stance on Gaza conflict during ADMM meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700035611_tbDefenseMinisterM.jpg)
Defence minister highlights Malaysia's stance on Gaza conflict during ADMM meeting
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan emphasized the imperative need to halt further loss of life, suffering, and destruction.
Wed Nov 15 2023
![Mexico throws troops, aid into Acapulco as hurricane death toll rises Mexico throws troops, aid into Acapulco as hurricane death toll rises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698634197_Caletabeach.jpg)
Mexico throws troops, aid into Acapulco as hurricane death toll rises
Looting broke out as food, water and gasoline become scarce after the destruction caused by Otis killed 48 people, with six people missing.
Mon Oct 30 2023
![In Bali, 'sea-sun-sand' tourists threaten ancient rainforest In Bali, 'sea-sun-sand' tourists threaten ancient rainforest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697792702_PantaiBali.jpg)
In Bali, 'sea-sun-sand' tourists threaten ancient rainforest
Tourism can lead to destruction of natural habitats, particularly forests and often land where Indigenous groups reside, said Danny Mark.
Sat Oct 28 2023
![Gaza residents lose entire families, fear more destruction Gaza residents lose entire families, fear more destruction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697101673_Israeli.jpg)
Gaza residents lose entire families, fear more destruction
Gaza authorities said at least 2,450 people have been killed, a quarter of them children, and nearly 10,000 wounded.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Israel and Palestinian war: What you need to know right now Israel and Palestinian 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/2023-10/61696684701_IsraelGazaRocket.jpg)
Israel and Palestinian war: What you need to know right now
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry denounced Israel's attacks on Gaza as a "barbarous campaign of death and destruction."
Mon Oct 09 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysian Education Quagmire: Destruction of current & future human capital [COLUMNIST] Malaysian Education Quagmire: Destruction of current & future human capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693741834_KualaLumpur.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian Education Quagmire: Destruction of current & future human capital
This shift in attitude raises critical questions about the potential consequences for the future workforce, economy, and societal development.
Sun Sep 03 2023
![Historic Philippine Post Office building engulfed in flames, reduced to ruins Historic Philippine Post Office building engulfed in flames, reduced to ruins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684749517_massivefire.jpg)
Historic Philippine Post Office building engulfed in flames, reduced to ruins
The iconic Manila Central Post Office succumbed to the flames, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Mon May 22 2023
![Cyclone Mocha has left millions of children at risk in Myanmar, Bangladesh : Unicef Cyclone Mocha has left millions of children at risk in Myanmar, Bangladesh : Unicef](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684317377_CycloneMocha.jpg)
Cyclone Mocha has left millions of children at risk in Myanmar, Bangladesh : Unicef
The trail of destruction left by Cyclone Mocha, which tore through parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar, is causing severe disruption to the lives of millions of vulnerable children and families.
Wed May 17 2023