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
Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze
Firefighters have been battling blazes in the state that have already killed two and destroyed dozens of homes.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Sydney issues total fire bans as spring heatwave grips Australia
Several regions have been given high fire danger ratings as authorities warned high winds could whip up bushfires.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Firefighters in Western Australia get upper hand on several bushfires
A heavy downpour over the weekend helped to contain those blazes and allowed firefighters to bring further under control.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Bushfires in a wet year have Australia's scientists looking to climate change
In a summer that was supposed to be unusually cool and wet, Australian builder Rob Lye did not expect to be trapped by a bushfire on sub-tropical Fraser Island.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Bushfires threaten tourist areas on Australia's Fraser Island
The fires have razed nearly half of the island, which is a world heritage listed for its tropical rain forests and sand dunes.
Wed Dec 02 2020
From disease to bushfires, Australia's iconic koalas face bleak future
Bushfires, drought, urban encroachment of their habitat are some of the many destructive forces that continue to threaten their survival.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Koala row threatens leader of Australia's biggest state
Angered by a new koala conservation law it says comes at the expense of farmers in New South Wales.
Thu Sep 10 2020
About three billion animals harmed in Australian bushfires, WWF says
The fires destroyed more than 11 million hectares across the Australian southeast, equal to about half the area of the United Kingdom.
Wed Jul 29 2020
'Heartbreaking' - Lewis Hamilton visits fire-ravaged Australia
Lewis Hamilton described a visit Tuesday to parts of Australia ravaged by months-long bushfires as heartbreaking, saying it was "one of those days that really put things into perspective".
Tue Mar 10 2020
Israel douses fires that forced mass evacuations
Firefighters have extinguished blazes that ravaged Israel and the occupied West Bank for five days and forced tens of thousands to flee, authorities said.
Mon Nov 28 2016
Hundreds evacuated as bushfires spread in Israel
Hundreds evacuated as bushfires spread in Israel
Fri Nov 25 2016
Thousands flee bushfires as Israel alleges 'arson terror'
Tens of thousands of Israelis fled raging bushfires in the northern city of Haifa Thursday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said any proof of arson would be treated as "terror".
Fri Nov 25 2016
Benjamin Netanyahu says any deliberate Israel fires acts of 'terror'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday if proof was discovered that any of the fires across Israel were deliberately sparked they would be treated as acts of "terror."
Fri Nov 25 2016
Bushfires to be brought under complete control Monday
The areas affected have been reduced but heavy smoke hampered the Fire and Rescue Department's work.
Sun Feb 21 2016
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024