Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
Heavy rain causes flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, with more than 115,000 people displaced.
Mon May 06 2024
Bird flu kills over 900 seals, sea lions in south Brazil
Authorities are scrambling to isolate the deadly virus from commercial poultry flocks.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Cyclone rains in Brazil's south kill 22, leave cities completely flooded
Dozens of homes had their roofs damaged by a hailstorm and hundreds of people are without contact in Rio Grande do Sul.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Nine migrants die trying to cross Rio Grande River into United States
US Border Patrol continues to encounter large groups of more than 200 attempting to cross the Rio Grande daily.
Mon Sep 05 2022
4 killed after medical plane crashes in Southern Argentina
Two pilots, a nurse and a doctor were killed Friday after their medical plane crashed at the airport in the southern Argentinean city of Rio Grande.
Sat Jul 02 2022
At the deepest depths of the ocean, octopuses find refuge in ... plastic waste
Some species of octopuses have found that these pieces of debris provide a sanctuary where they can deposit their eggs.
Mon Mar 14 2022
'Not afraid to shoot': Migration raises tension in Texas border town
Tensions are rising in Del Rio, a city of 35,000, as the nation once again grapples with an increase in migrants seeking entry into the US.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Tropical songbirds stop breeding to survive drought
Species with longer lifespans were better able to cope with this environmental volatility than previously thought, researchers found.
Sat Aug 29 2020
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police
According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024