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
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
24 dead, 26 missing in Indonesian floods, landslides: Official
Flash flooding and landslides in Indonesia have killed 24 and left more than two dozen missing, with mud avalanches burying people inside their homes.
Sun Jun 19 2016
Everest avalanche survivor: 'Like the world was coming to an end'
Despite the avalanches triggered by the Nepal earthquake swept parts of the base camp, at least 42 teams are at the base camp, waiting to continue their journey.
Thu Apr 30 2015
Mount Everest avalanche
Powerful aftershocks rocked Nepal, panicking survivors of a quake that killed more than 2,500 and triggering new avalanches at Everest.
Sun Apr 26 2015
Aftershocks cause more terror as Nepal quake toll tops 2,500
Powerful aftershocks rocked Nepal Sunday, panicking survivors of a quake that killed more than 2,200 and triggering fresh avalanches at Everest base camp.
Sun Apr 26 2015
Death toll from Afghan avalanches tops 200: officials
More than 200 people have been killed in a series of avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall around Afghanistan.
Thu Feb 26 2015
Afghanistan avalanches: More than 100 killed
Avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall have killed more than 100 people in Afghanistan and the death toll is expected to rise.
Wed Feb 25 2015
Afghanistan avalanches: Death toll expected to rise
Avalanches triggered by heavy snowfalls have killed at least 28 people in Afghanistan and the death toll is expected to rise.
Wed Feb 25 2015
Four die in Swiss Alps avalanches
Four skiers were killed and another was in a critical condition after a series of avalanches hit the Alps in southern Switzerland.
Sun Jan 05 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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