Hundreds plucked from flooded homes; Ukraine dismisses counteroffensive reports
The region's governor said some 600 square kilometres were under water caused by the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam.
Fri Jun 09 2023
Ukrainians face homelessness, disease risk as floods crest from burst dam
Over 80 settlements had been affected by the disaster, and the flooding had released chemicals and infectious bacteria into the water.
Thu Jun 08 2023
State of emergency imposed in Russia-controlled parts of Kherson
About 42,000 people were at risk from flooding in Russian and Ukrainian controlled areas along the Dnipro River, said Ukrainian officials.
Wed Jun 07 2023
'Where is he now? Kherson mother looks for son after Russian retreat
Attention is turning to hundreds of people thought to be in Russian custody or unaccounted for.
Fri Nov 25 2022
First Ukrainian passenger train rolls into newly freed Kherson
Jubilant Ukrainians rolled into Kherson by train for the first time in more than eight months as residents greeted them.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Ukrainian president visits Kherson, celebrates Russian retreat
Zelenskiy hopes that Russia's retreat from Kherson will mark the beginning of the end of the war.
Tue Nov 15 2022
Ukrainians celebrate soldiers retaking Kherson, Russia's latest defeat
Ukraine says many Russian troops drowned, others remain.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Ukrainian troops reclaim dozens of towns from Russian control, close in on Kherson
Ukrainian troops have reclaimed dozens of landmine-littered settlements abandoned by Russian forces in southern Ukraine, officials said.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Russia orders retreat from Ukrainian city of Kherson in major setback for Moscow
Russian commander says no longer possible to supply Kherson.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Putin endorses evacuation of parts of Ukraine's Kherson region
The latest sign of Russia's retreat in one of the most bitterly contested areas in Ukraine.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Russia digging in for 'heaviest of battles' in Kherson - Ukrainian official
The Kremlin prepares to defend the largest city under its control from Ukraine's counter-offensive.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
A Russian region adjoining Ukraine said it was preparing to receive refugees from the Russian-held part of Kherson.
Fri Oct 14 2022
ANALYSIS - Ukrainian dreams of retaking Kherson hinge on Western weapons
The army has advanced in several places, chipping away at Russia's grip on Kherson, the only region it has claimed to have fully captured.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Ukraine's leader says 'nothing left' of Mariupol, Kherson also facing humanitarian disaster
Capturing Mariupol would help Russian forces secure a land corridor to the Crimea peninsula, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Wed Mar 23 2022
Ukraine urges Russia to let supplies into Mariupol and to let civilians leave
Vereshchuk also said Russia's armed forces were preventing humanitarian supplies reaching residents of the southern city of Kherson.
Tue Mar 22 2022
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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