![Ostrich hugs on offer at Belgian animal rescue farm Ostrich hugs on offer at Belgian animal rescue farm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710493777_TBOSTRICHPINO.jpg)
Ostrich hugs on offer at Belgian animal rescue farm
This is the only place in the world where ostriches will really cuddle with people, said Wendy Adriaens.
Sat Mar 23 2024
![Battle-scarred Taiwanese islands star in Oscar nominated film Battle-scarred Taiwanese islands star in Oscar nominated film](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707799612_SLeoChiang.jpg)
Battle-scarred Taiwanese islands star in Oscar nominated film
The 19 minute-long "Island in Between", tells the story of Kinmen, a small island group which hugs the Chinese coast.
Sat Feb 17 2024
![Seeking hugs, embattled Juan Carlos meets his son King Felipe of Spain Seeking hugs, embattled Juan Carlos meets his son King Felipe of Spain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653384305_KingJuanCarlos.jpg)
Seeking hugs, embattled Juan Carlos meets his son King Felipe of Spain
This is their first encounter since the former king left the country in 2020 under a cloud of scandals that still hangs over the monarchy.
Tue May 24 2022
![With hugs, tears and Maori performers, NZ welcomes Australian visitors as curbs ease With hugs, tears and Maori performers, NZ welcomes Australian visitors as curbs ease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649830618_NewZealand.jpg)
With hugs, tears and Maori performers, NZ welcomes Australian visitors as curbs ease
Most travellers have to undertake pre-departure and arrival testing, while most foreigners are also required to be fully vaccinated.
Wed Apr 13 2022
![VTL: Tears of joy, hugs greet Malaysians returning from Singapore VTL: Tears of joy, hugs greet Malaysians returning from Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51638154453_PengembaraLaluanPe.jpg)
VTL: Tears of joy, hugs greet Malaysians returning from Singapore
Tears of joy and the hugs of his beloved family greeted the return of a Malaysian who was stranded for over a year in Singapore due to the demands of his work.
Mon Nov 29 2021
![China welcomes Huawei executive home, Trudeau hugs Canadians freed by Beijing China welcomes Huawei executive home, Trudeau hugs Canadians freed by Beijing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632632095_meng.jpg)
China welcomes Huawei executive home, Trudeau hugs Canadians freed by Beijing
The extradition drama has been a central source of discord between Beijing and Washington.
Sun Sep 26 2021
![California Disneyland re-opens but you can't hug Mickey Mouse California Disneyland re-opens but you can't hug Mickey Mouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620007673_DISNEYLAND.jpg)
California Disneyland re-opens but you can't hug Mickey Mouse
Masks, temperature checks and no hugs with Mickey Mouse greeted visitors to Disneyland in California.
Mon May 03 2021
![Tragedi Feri Triso: Lima van jenazah digerakkan ke Sri Aman Tragedi Feri Triso: Lima van jenazah digerakkan ke Sri Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61609549820_HUGSPROJECT.jpg)
Tragedi Feri Triso: Lima van jenazah digerakkan ke Sri Aman
Lima van jenazah akan digerakkan dari Kuching ke Hospital Sri Aman untuk memudahkan pengurusan penghantaran jenazah kemalangan di Pangkalan Feri Triso, semalam ke rumah masing-masing.
Sat Jan 02 2021
![Elderly man reunites with daughters after 20 years Elderly man reunites with daughters after 20 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608431109_AliJais.jpg)
Elderly man reunites with daughters after 20 years
It was an emotional reunion, as his eldest daughter Hasliza, 41, and youngest child Khazimah, 37, greeted him with hugs and tears of joy at the petrol station.
Sun Dec 20 2020
![COVID, cancer can't stop Mrs Santa Claus in Brazil COVID, cancer can't stop Mrs Santa Claus in Brazil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607599667_BRAZIL.jpg)
COVID, cancer can't stop Mrs Santa Claus in Brazil
Fatima Sanson determined to keep her Christmas tradition of dressing up as Mrs Claus and giving out toys and hugs to impoverished kids.
Thu Dec 10 2020
![How to party safely during a pandemic How to party safely during a pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598760091_PARTY.jpg)
How to party safely during a pandemic
It's entirely possible to enjoy summer gatherings with friends while protecting yourself and others from the coronavirus.
Sun Aug 30 2020
![Kami jual sayur midin, paku-pakis, agar anak dapat masuk universiti... Kami jual sayur midin, paku-pakis, agar anak dapat masuk universiti...](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591187061_Midinbantuansayu.jpg)
"Kami jual sayur midin, paku-pakis, agar anak dapat masuk universiti..."
Kepayahan dihadapi setiap hari tidak dapat diungkap dengan kata-kata. Namun, segalanya bakal berakhir kerana ramai yang prihatin.
Wed Jun 03 2020
![COVID-19: Hugs, kisses from afar for parents, loved ones COVID-19: Hugs, kisses from afar for parents, loved ones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81589266481_950x600.jpg)
COVID-19: Hugs, kisses from afar for parents, loved ones
Many are now longing and missing their loved ones, having being apart for so long, except to communicate through telephone calls and through the WhatsApp application.
Tue May 12 2020
![Hugs can help ward off stress, infection: study Hugs can help ward off stress, infection: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/71418946987_295x200.jpg)
Hugs can help ward off stress, infection: study
It may sound strange, but hugs can protect stressed individuals from getting sick, says researchers.
Thu Dec 18 2014