Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects
Volcanic eruption in Tonga may be adding to global heat.
Sat Sep 16 2023
One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent
Coral reefs were turned to rubble and many fish perished or migrated away.
Sun Jan 15 2023
Tongan volcano eruption unleashed highest plume on record
The plume unleashed by the eruption became the first one documented to have penetrated a frigid layer of the atmosphere.
Sat Nov 05 2022
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
About two dozen cases of COVID-19 have been recorded among the crew of an Australian warship expected to arrive in coronavirus-free Tonga.
Tue Jan 25 2022
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports another 4,066 COVID-19 cases, 23 COVID-positive on ship delivering aid to Tonga
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Tue Jan 25 2022
Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami
Communication with the outside world remains difficult with few internet services and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Some money services reopen in Tonga, drinking water the priority
Tongans queued for limited money services that were restored in the Pacific island's capital today.
Sat Jan 22 2022
New Zealand ship arrives with water for parched Tonga
The navy ship carrying 250,000 litres of water arrived today bringing life-saving supplies for the South Pacific archipelago.
Fri Jan 21 2022
COVID disrupts aid flight to tsunami-hit Tonga
An Australian aid flight was forced to return to base due to a positive COVID-19 case onboard, a defence official said.
Fri Jan 21 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's COVID-19 cases soar to 4,046, Australian plane to Tonga returns after COVID-19 case detected onboard
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Fri Jan 21 2022
Tongan 'real life Aquaman' survives 27-hour swim after tsunami
Lisala Folau was swept out to sea when the waves hit land.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Planes, ships head for devastated Tonga as aid operation ramps up
Accounts of miraculous escapes also emerged, including that of a 57-year-old being hailed as a "real life Aquaman".
Fri Jan 21 2022
Aid to arrive in Tonga as airport opens, phone lines partially restored
Aircraft carrying much-needed humanitarian supplies from Australia and New Zealand will arrive in tsunami-hit Tonga on Thursday.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Undersea cable fault could cut off Tonga from rest of the world for weeks
The challenge underlines the vulnerability of undersea fibre-optic cables, which have become the backbone of global communications.
Tue Jan 18 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's new COVID-19 cases jump to 3,245, At least two dead after Tonga volcanic blast and tsunami
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Tue Jan 18 2022
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024