Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says
The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Georgia poll worker threatened to bomb election workers, US prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the letter ended with a handwritten note: "PS boom toy in early vote place, cigar burning, be safe."
Tue Nov 05 2024
Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people
Fiery lava and rocks hit the nearest settlements around four kms from the crater, burning and damaging residents' houses.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee
The government calls for help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that was burning out of control for a second day.
Tue Aug 13 2024
2024 could be world's hottest year as June breaks records
Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are the main cause of climate change.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Teenager pleads guilty to setting cat on fire
The youth together with two others, who are still at large, were charged with cruelty and causing pain to the cat by burning the animal.
Fri May 03 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
How Japan Airlines crew led 367 passengers to safety from a burning plane
Reconstructing the scene based on crew accounts, officials said crew followed emergency procedures, starting with first rule: panic control.
Thu Jan 04 2024
India's New Delhi blanketed by toxic haze, most polluted city in world
A combination of lower temperatures, still wind and crop stubble burning in neighbouring farm states has caused a spike in air pollutants.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Haze: DOE to increase enforcement in opening burning potential areas
All landowners have been advised to closely monitor all areas which easily and frequently catch fire, said Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Southeast Asian ministers commit to eventual elimination of crop burning
The pledge comes as air quality hit unhealthy levels in several parts of Malaysia and after weeks of elevated pollution in Indonesia.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Quran burnings, Islamophobic acts intended to incite hatred, says PM Anwar
Malaysia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said was appalled by the legitimisation of these acts under the feeble defence of human rights.
Fri Sep 22 2023
PM, Erdogan condemn Quran burnings, populist discourse inciting hate speech
Both leaders also underlined that actions of religious hatred, racism, discrimination and xenophobia, incite a culture of violence.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Canadian wildfires could keep burning through winter - Minister
Canada is enduring its worst wildfire season on record, with over 166,000 square of land already burnt.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Burning Man festival road reopens, allowing thousands to escape muddy trap
But many of the 64,000 people who remained on site, may stay one more night to watch the festival's giant namesake effigy go up in flames.
Tue Sep 05 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