India landslides block trucks taking supplies to strife-torn Manipur
Rocks and mud engulfed part of a highway, stranding 400 trucks and incessant rain was hampering efforts to clear the road, police said.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing
Structures were swept away under rocks and falling trees, roads had caved in, and power and the railway network disrupted.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Over 50 killed in Indian Himalayas as rain triggers landslides
The death toll expected to rise as more than 20 remain trapped or missing, officials said.
Tue Aug 15 2023
At least 18 killed in Indian Himalayas as rain triggers landslides
Houses flattened by landslide, buses and cars hanging on the edge of precipices after roads gave way.
Mon Aug 14 2023
M'sians stranded in India flood-hit region safe, expected to reach New Delhi
It was reported earlier that 12 Malaysian hikers were missing in the Indian state as their families had lost contact with them.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Malaysian High Commission in Delhi seeking update on 12 tourists stuck in Indian flood-hit state
The families of the Malaysian tourists who cannot be contacted have sought the diplomatic mission's help in locating them.
Wed Jul 12 2023
Torrential rain, floods kill 22 across northern India
Authorities have asked people not to venture out of their homes unless necessary as torrential rain has caused landslides and flash floods.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Floods, landslides kill dozens as monsoon rains lash northern, eastern India
The rains overwhelmed hundreds of villages, sweeping away houses, leaving residents stranded as rescue crews racing to evacuate survivors.
Mon Aug 22 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves
The Alps' glaciers are on track for their highest mass losses in at least 60 years of record keeping, data shows.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Doctors scale rockslides, invoke gods to vaccinate Himalayan villages
The northern state of Himachal Pradesh became the first in India to administer at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose in all adults.
Fri Sep 24 2021
10 dead, dozens trapped after landslide in India's Himalayas - Officials
Around 30 people are still trapped, including passengers inside a bus lying under the debris, said Vivek.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024