Typhoon Shanshan brings torrential rains, travel turmoil across Japan
The storm was expected to approach the central and eastern regions, which includes Tokyo, around the weekend, the weather agency said.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl brought howling winds and torrential rain, flooding highways, closing oil ports, canceling more than 1,300 flights.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing
Torrential rain caused a landslide in an illegal gold mine over the weekend in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, officials said.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50
Torrential rain triggered flash floods, landslides and cold lava flow.
Tue May 14 2024
Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed
Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.
Thu May 02 2024
Thousands homeless after DR Congo's worst floods in sixty years
Torrential rains swelled the Congo river to its highest level and forced around 500,000 people to flee the rising waters.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in India's south; nine killed earlier in floods, rain
Torrential rains sent tall waves crashing into coastal towns, submerging roads and killing at least nine people, including a child.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands
Over 13,000 people in the Caribbean country had to move to more secure areas after torrential rains flooded homes, and caused power outages.
Mon Nov 20 2023
MetMalaysia issues continuous torrential rain warning for four states
MetMalaysia said continuous rain was expected in several areas in Kelantan and throughout Terengganu from Nov 16 to 18.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia
Hurricane Idalia plowed into Florida's Gulf Coast with howling winds, torrential rains and pounding surf.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Heavy rains, floods inundate China; Hunan province sees record rain, thousands evacuated
Several provinces warned to expect torrential rain and flash floods over next two days as unrelenting downpours wreak havoc on the country.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Torrential rain, floods kill 22 across northern India
Authorities have asked people not to venture out of their homes unless necessary as torrential rain has caused landslides and flash floods.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Most of Guam without power, water after Typhoon Mawar exits
A typhoon packing ferocious winds and torrential rains battered the island but caused no reported fatalities or major injuries.
Fri May 26 2023
Schools shut as torrential rains hit southeastern Spain
Heavy rainfall was expected to continue throughout in the worst-hit areas amid a spate of high-alert flood warnings from the government.
Wed May 24 2023
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024