Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded
Tourists are stranded in various tourist spots after landslides covered roads with debris and heavy rainfall damaged some bridges.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Indian glacial lake that flooded was poised to get early warning system
If fully operational, the warning system could have given people more time to evacuate, scientists said.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Fourteen dead, 102 missing after Indian glacial lake bursts bank in heavy rain
The heavy rain caused a glacial lake to burst its banks, triggering flash floods down a mountain valley, officials said.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Nearly two dozen Indian troops missing after flash flood
According to a spokesperson, twenty three personnel have been reported missing and some vehicles are reported submerged under the slush.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Sikkim avalanche kills seven near India's border with China, others trapped
The army said five to six vehicles carrying up to 30 tourists on the way to Nathu La, were feared to have been stuck under the snow.
Tue Apr 04 2023
India says troops had 'minor face-off' with China in Sikkim border area
China said the two sides must refrain from escalatory actions.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Op Sky: MACC focuses on completing investigation paper
MACC uncovers graft, money laundering in Op Sky, involving a financial consultancy firm and bank officers from multiple institutions.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Royal address, Trump's policy topics of focus at Dewan Rakyat this week
Sultan Ibrahim urge the government to firmly curb slander and online incitement on social media to prevent division.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel
Neither the US nor Israel is a member of or recognises ICC, which issued an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu over alleged war crimes.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Kesuma MADANI programme returns with various facilities for Thaipusam celebrations
According to Steven Sim, the facilities provided included lounges and breastfeeding rooms to accommodate mothers with small children.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team
Sara Duterte says she hasnt read the complaint backed by most lower house members, but her lawyers are preparing for a Senate trial.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Morib shooting: Foreign man succumbs to injuries - Police
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said following the man's death, the case has resulted in two fatalities.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Malaysia committed to export controls, denies AI chip smuggling claims to China
Malaysia does not want any party to exploit its position as a semiconductor and regional logistics hub for illegal activities.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Panama president to US: Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal
The State Department claims that US government vessels can pass through the Panama Canal without paying.
Fri Feb 07 2025
US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit
The administration plans to keep fewer than 300 out of the agency's worldwide total of more than 10,000.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say
Dozens of USAID staff on leave, hundreds of contractors laid off, and life-saving programs worldwide left in limbo.
Fri Feb 07 2025