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UN chief issues 'SOS' for Pacific Islands worst hit by warming ocean

UN chief issues 'SOS' for Pacific Islands worst hit by warming ocean

Rising seas are amplifying the frequency and severity of storm surges and coastal flooding, says Antonio Guterres.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Wounded and grieving, Rohingya flee deadly attacks in Myanmar

Wounded and grieving, Rohingya flee deadly attacks in Myanmar

Crowds had gathered on a small island to seek shelter after witnessing killings in the coastal town of Maungdaw, said a Rohingya refugee.
Sat Aug 17 2024
Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns

Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns

The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds

Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds

Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, forcing people to flee again

Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, forcing people to flee again

Heavy shelling and gunfire hit the tents of displaced families in the Al-Mawasi area, further to the west of the coastal enclave.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar

Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar

A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India

Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India

Many coastal towns were left in the dark as fallen trees and broken lines disrupted supply, power ministry officials said.
Mon May 27 2024
Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah

Israel and Egypt trade blame over Gaza aid blocked at Rafah

The Rafah crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza has been a vital route for aid to the coastal territory.
Wed May 15 2024
Israel pushes back into northern Gaza, ups military pressure on Rafah

Israel pushes back into northern Gaza, ups military pressure on Rafah

The bombardment has laid waste to the coastal enclave and caused a deep humanitarian crisis.
Mon May 13 2024
US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas

US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas

The Houthis complained that US aircraft were observed flying close to Yemeni airspace and coastal areas.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Residents in coastal areas of Terengganu advised to be prepared for third wave of flood

Residents in coastal areas of Terengganu advised to be prepared for third wave of flood

The State Secretary said this follows the tropical storm Jelawat in the Philippines which is expected also to affect the state.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Cyclone Michaung hits India's south after 13 killed in floods, rain

Cyclone Michaung hits India's south after 13 killed in floods, rain

Tall waves crashed into southern coastal towns over the last two days as the cyclone approached, submerging entire villages.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in India's south; nine killed earlier in floods, rain

Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in India's south; nine killed earlier in floods, rain

Torrential rains sent tall waves crashing into coastal towns, submerging roads and killing at least nine people, including a child.
Tue Dec 05 2023
A brief history of Gaza's 75 years of woe

A brief history of Gaza's 75 years of woe

Gaza is a coastal strip of land that lay on ancient trading and maritime routes along the Mediterranean shore.
Wed Oct 11 2023
State Elections: Forecast of thunderstorms, rain in six states - MetMalaysia

State Elections: Forecast of thunderstorms, rain in six states - MetMalaysia

MetMalaysia said thunderstorms are predicted in one or two places in the coastal areas of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan tomorrow morning.
Mon Aug 07 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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