Flights cancelled, thousands advised to evacuate as Typhoon Khanun nears Japan's Okinawa
Naha airport was closed and all flights to and from the area cancelled, amounting to more than 900 flights, both domestic and international.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Residents at flood-prone areas advised to evacuate ahead of expected floods
Shahidan Kassim said the move was to minimise the use of assets, especially boats and heavy vehicles during the evacuation process.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Volcano erupts on western Japanese island of Kyushu, no reports of damage
The eruption alert level has been raised to 5, the highest, with some areas advised to evacuate, authorities said.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Pulau Burung landfill fire: 400 residents advised to evacuate to two relief centres
Some 400 residents of Ladang Byram and Kampung Kebun Baru have been advised to evacuate to two relief centres following the fire at the Pulau Burung landfill area near Nibong Tebal, last Wednesday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Volcano eruption triggers evacuation orders, metre-high waves in Japan
Hundreds of thousands of Japanese citizens were advised to evacuate on Sunday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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