Shrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this year
Many buildings were barely visible, including Delhi's iconic India Gate.
Tue Nov 19 2024
India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
The new measures entail a ban on diesel trucks in Delhi, the closure of educational institutions and a shift to remote working.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home
Air pollution caused by crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic, and a smoky haze covered Bangkok's skyline.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home
Agencies under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would operate from home on Thursday and Friday to reduce traffic and potential exposure for city employees.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Cancer care is more than survival
Addressing not just the medical but the broader aspects of cancer care can benefit patients, communities and economies.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution
All flights to and from the international airport in Vietnam's capital Hanoi have been delayed or diverted to other cities on Friday.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities
Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Rare smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as bushfires rage
Air quality in Sydney plummeted to levels among the world's worst as smoke from bushfires in the north blanketed the harbour city.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam
A toxic foam besmirched stretches of the Yamuna river flowing through the city.
Mon Nov 20 2023
New Delhi smog grows more intense as farm fires rage
The plan to make rain via cloud seeding to battle the smog has been pushed back due to unfavourable weather.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?
Experts say that the problem lies in a lack of coordination on pollution control efforts between the countries.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Three Indian cities among world's 10 most polluted after Diwali
A thick layer of smog had begun to circulate in New Delhi from Sunday night, sending its AQI to an alarming 680 a little after midnight.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog
Friday's rain comes two days before the Diwali festival, when many people defy a ban on firecrackers, causing a spike in air pollution.
Fri Nov 10 2023
New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle 'hazardous' smog
Depending on legal approval and weather conditions, authorities would try to induce rain from around Nov. 20.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Reeling under toxic air, India's capital shuts schools
Primary schools in the city had been shut, as part of measures to protect young children against smog and growing air pollution.
Wed Nov 08 2023
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