Police arrest climber who tried to scale Eiffel Tower on last day of Paris Olympics
The bare-chested climber scaled the tower without ropes, before he was intercepted by police mid-way up, police said.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japan is levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to 4,000 a day to curb overcrowded trails.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing
It is very rare for mountaineers to make multiple ascents in a short time.
Wed May 22 2024
Search ops for Muhammad Hawari to continue next year -Sherpa
Mount Everest sherpas will continue to search for the hearing-impaired, Malaysia Everest 2023 climber, Muhammad Hawari Hashim.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Indonesia rescuers evacuate all climbers from Marapi volcano after eruption killed 23
All the climbers were accounted for, following the rescue earlier of dozens, many of whom were wounded or burned by the eruption.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, killing 11 climbers; 12 missing
It took around four to six hours to evacuate one dead body from the volcano, a spokesperson said, adding: "It's very difficult."
Tue Dec 05 2023
Eleven climbers killed as Indonesia volcano erupts, search on hold
Authorities raised the alert to the second-highest level and prohibited residents from going within 3 km of the crater.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Switzerland finds remains of climber who disappeared on glacier in 1986
Melting glaciers have led to the reemergence of bodies and objects thought to be long-lost.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths
At least 12 climbers died and five are missing and feared dead on the 8,849 metre Mount Everest during this year's main climbing season.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Nepali sherpa saves Malaysian climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue
Gelje Sherpa was guiding a Chinese client when he saw the Malaysian climber clinging to a rope in the area called the "death zone".
Thu Jun 01 2023
Remains of Malaysian climber to be flown to Kathmandu today - Wisma Putra
8Wisma Putra said the body of Lt Col Awang will be flown today if the operation to bring down his remains goes as scheduled.
Mon May 22 2023
Britain's record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky'
British climber Kenton Cool made his 17th ascent of the worlds highest peak this week, the most by a foreigner.
Mon May 22 2023
Australian climber dies at Mount Everest - Reports
Australian mining engineer Jason Bernard Kennison died in the so called Balcony area at the height above 26,200 feet.
Mon May 22 2023
'Death zone' queues feared on Everest as Nepal grants record climbing permits
The challenges with more climbers on the mountain will be potential traffic jams on the climbing route, Garrett Madison said.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Nepal issues record 454 permits for Everest
Over 900 climbers will be heading for the summit in the next few weeks, Bigyan Koirala said.
Tue Apr 25 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