Explainer: How El Nino is helping drive heatwaves and extreme weather
The last time a strong El Nino was in full swing, in 2016, the world saw its hottest year on record.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Australia declares La Nina for second straight year
La Nina is typically associated with greater rainfall, more tropical cyclones and cooler-than-average temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Tue Nov 23 2021
La Nina: Malaysia not expected to experience severe cross-border haze this year - MetMalaysia
Malaysia is not expected to be hit by severe cross-border haze as in previous years due to the current humid weather conditions here as well as in neighbouring countries.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Japan weather bureau says 80 pct chance La Nina will end in spring
A La Nina weather event is characterised by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean region.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Indonesia landslides kill 11, injure 18 in West Java
Potential rain and thunderstorms through the day may hamper rescue efforts.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Malaysia free from El Nino and La Nina this year - Wan Junaidi
Malaysia is expected to be free of the El Nino and La Nina phenomenon this year.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Transboundary haze-free for Malaysia this year - Wan Junaidi
According to weather indication, wind patterns and actions outlined in fighting forest fire, Malaysia is guaranteed to be free of transboundary haze this year, according to Minister of Natural Resourc
Thu Mar 02 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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