For Haitians, quake reawakens trauma of disaster a decade ago
For many in the poor Caribbean nation, Saturday's major quake - which killed more than 300 people and left hundreds injured - revived the trauma of the Jan. 12, 2010 temblor.
Sun Aug 15 2021
COVID-19 scare aboard Singapore cruise a false alarm, authorities say
A final confirmatory test has confirmed that the 83 year-old male Singaporean does not have COVID-19 infection.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Eerie calm hangs over Puerto Rican capital before storm
Streets usually abuzz with diners, shoppers, and traffic stood silent, shuttered and empty in the centre of San Juan as the Puerto Rican capital prepared for the onslaught of a massive hurricane.
Wed Sep 20 2017
Hurricane Otto heads toward Central America, kills 3
Hurricane Otto was forecast to strengthen in the Caribbean as it churned toward Central America Tuesday, causing three deaths in Panama and prompting coastal evacuations in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Wed Nov 23 2016
Millions in US told to flee monster Hurricane Matthew
More than two million people on the US southeast coast faced an urgent evacuation order Thursday as monstrous Hurricane Matthew bore down on track for a direct hit in Florida.
Thu Oct 06 2016
Johnny Depp item teaches People a lesson
People magazine just got a lesson in the limits of speed in the digital age from none other than Johnny Depp.
Wed Jun 17 2015
Depp storms off Pirates set in pursuit of wife: report
Johnny Depp has reportedly stormed off the Australian set of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" to return to the United States to be with wife Amber Heard.
Thu May 21 2015
Next 'Pirates of the Caribbean' to keep fans waiting until summer 2017
Initially announced for 2015 and then pushed to summer 2016, the release of the fifth movie in the franchise is now scheduled for July 7, 2017.
Thu Jul 24 2014
Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 21 in Caribbean
Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas early Friday after leaving 21 people dead across the Caribbean.
Fri Oct 26 2012
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024