FACTBOX - What we know about the crashed helicopter carrying Iran's president
A Bell 212 helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister crashed as it flew through mountains in heavy fog.
Mon May 20 2024
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores
In addition to brain fog, COVID-19 can lead to an array of problems, including headaches, seizure disorders, strokes, sleep problems.
Sat Mar 02 2024
Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution
All flights to and from the international airport in Vietnam's capital Hanoi have been delayed or diverted to other cities on Friday.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions
Conditions were expected to improve from Saturday evening, when a cold wave of air is expected to blow over the country.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in New Delhi
New Delhi's air quality index stood at 376 on Tuesday morning, rated as "very poor", according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Tue Dec 26 2023
A day after landslide likely trapped more than 100, Indian rescuers look for survivors
Thick fog and heavy rain hampered already difficult rescue efforts even further today.
Fri Jul 21 2023
China issues heavy fog warnings, some shipping suspended
Fog will continue in the mornings and evenings of Qiongzhou Strait until Friday, and conditions for navigation will be poor, CCTV said.
Tue Feb 07 2023
One dead in big pileup on Chinese bridge shrouded in fog
More than 200 vehicles were involved in a pile-up on a bridge in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou in heavy fog.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Tennis - Nadal wins ugly US Open match against Fognini
Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini and reach the third round of the US Open.
Fri Sep 02 2022
New US study helps de-mystify COVID brain fog
The paper, published in the journal Brain, was based on brain autopsies from nine people who died suddenly after contracting the virus.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Why is everyone talking about 'bleisure"?
"Bleisure" is fast becoming the major travel trend of the future.
Wed Apr 07 2021
'People need mountains': Swiss ski resorts buck Alpine lockdowns
Swiss resorts boast of cold-fogging equipment to blast the interiors of gondolas and kill 99.9 percent of viruses, bacteria in a minute.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Battery-powered face mask seeks to fight COVID and foggy glasses
Manufacturers have turned their attention to making such gear more comfortable without compromising safety.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes
Singapore's specially bred mosquitoes carry a bacteria that prevents eggs from hatching, and "compete with the wild type".
Fri Aug 28 2020
Fog lamp, ice blue light pose danger to road users - Bukit Aman
The widespread use of fog lamps and ice blue bulbs for brake tail light by vehicle owners is endangering other motorists.
Tue Jul 07 2020
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024