Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another
Only 11 bodies have been recovered so far.
Fri Jun 07 2024
About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches
Road access to Hemu village, where the tourists were trapped, has been cut off by avalanches for several days now.
Tue Jan 16 2024
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
Tajik avalanche death toll rises to 15
A series of avalanches has killed 15 people in eastern Tajikistan and forcing hundreds of families from their homes.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Death toll from Tibet avalanche reaches 28
The SAR operation following an avalanche in the Tibet Autonomous Region in western China has ended and finalised the death toll at 28.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Death toll of avalanche rose to 20 in Tibet
Twenty people were killed, eight were still missing after an avalanche in the city Nyingchi in Tibet.
Fri Jan 20 2023
At least 8 killed in Tibet avalanche, Chinese govt sends team to help search for survivors
The avalanche occurred on a section of road a village and the exit of a tunnel, with people and vehicles stranded.
Thu Jan 19 2023
At least 8 killed in Tibet avalanche, Chinese govt sends team to help search for survivors
At least eight people were killed following an avalanche in the city of Nyingchi in the southwestern region of Tibet, and the Chinese government has sent a team to oversee help in recovering bodies.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Glacier collapses in Italian Alps, killing at least six
Rescue operations were in progress after a large "ice avalanche" involving hikers, adding that there was likely to be a "heavy toll".
Mon Jul 04 2022
Himalayan glacier bursts in India, 100-150 feared dead in floods
A witness reported a wall of dust, rock and water as an avalanche roared down a river valley.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Curbing the coronavirus - while targeting China
We are inundated with an avalanche of information on the novel coronavirus infection.
Thu Feb 06 2020
Two mountaineers missing in Pakistani Himalayas feared dead
Alberto Zerain Berasategi from Spain and Mariano Galvan from Argentina were last heard from on 23 June while at the 6,100 metre base of Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth-highest mountain.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Japan seeks answers in avalanche deaths of seven students and teacher
Investigators pored over a Japanese mountain on Tuesday after a massive avalanche tore through a group of high school students and teachers, killing eight.
Tue Mar 28 2017
Eight feared dead as avalanche hits Japanese students
Eight people are feared dead and two were in critical condition on Monday after an avalanche hit a group of high school students and teachers climbing in central Japan.
Mon Mar 27 2017
Avalanche kills three skiers in northern Italy
Three skiers were killed and five injured when an avalanche swept through a mountain pass on Thursday near the resort of Courmayeur in northern Italy, rescuers said.
Fri Mar 03 2017
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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