Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar
The authorities this year have issued warnings about heat-related illnesses as the temperatures soared to 40 Celsius in several cities.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
State forecaster Meteo France announced a high of 37 degrees Celsius (98.6F) in Paris, triggering heat protocols in some events.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
Temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Tue Jun 18 2024
'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes
New Delhi recorded temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) for the first time this week.
Fri May 31 2024
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
Winter coming a week late in Beijing as northern China basks in warm weather
Daytime temperatures in Beijing hovered above 20 degrees Celsius bathing the capital in a warm smog.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Nearly all world's population exposed to global warming over June-Sept - study
July was the hottest month ever recorded, while average August temperatures were also 1.5 Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels.
Fri Sep 08 2023
China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records
Prolonged bouts of high temperatures in China have challenged power grids and crops.
Mon Jul 17 2023
ANALYSIS: Asia heatwaves put renewable power fleet to the test
Temperatures in parts of the region breached 40 Celsius in late April, earlier than usual, causing widespread infrastructure damage and power outages.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Beijing temperature soars above 40 Celsius, shatters June record
The heatwaves that had seared northern China a week earlier expected to persist through the weekend.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Scores die in northern India as heat wave scorches region
Temperatures have soared close to 45 degrees Celsius in recent days in Ballia with a severe power crisis compounding the situation.
Mon Jun 19 2023
'Relentless' heatwaves scorch southern China, test power grids
Most of southern China is expected to be hit by temperatures of more than 35 Celsius, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 40C.
Fri Jun 02 2023
UN 'survival guide' report an urgent warning on climate
The world will cross the key 1.5-degree Celsius global warming limit in about a decade, the UN said.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Greece train crash kills at least 38 people, many of them likely students
Officials said the death toll was expected to rise further as temperatures in one carriage had risen to 1,300 Celsius after it caught fire.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Coldest day of the season grips South Korea
South Korea witnessed the coldest day of the season on Friday, with the morning low plummeting to -13.6 degrees Celsius in Seoul.
Fri Dec 23 2022
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
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