Huge swathes of farm land swamped in eastern India after cyclone
More than 96,000 hectares of agricultural land has been inundated in parts of an eastern Indian state hit by a powerful storm this week.
Sat May 29 2021
Cyclone leaves coastal villages in eastern India, Bangladesh cut off by tidal surges
Cyclone Yaas ripped through the eastern Indian state of Odisha on packing gusts of up to 140 kph and whipping up tidal surges.
Thu May 27 2021
Rain, gusty winds hit India's eastern coast as cyclone Yaas makes landfall
Cyclone Yaas started to make landfall on India's eastern coast on Wednesday morning, triggering rain and gusty winds, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Wed May 26 2021
India to move over a million people to safety as cyclone approaches
Cyclone Yaas was powering across the Bay of Bengal and would batter the eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal, and also Bangladesh.
Tue May 25 2021
Another cyclone looms for India, week after deadly storm
Cyclone Yaas is set to hit soon after Cyclone Tauktae, India's first major tropical storm this season.
Mon May 24 2021
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