Floods kill at least 42 in central Kenya; toll may rise after dam bursts
A dam burst in southern Kenya, sweeping away homes and vehicles after weeks of heavy rains and devastating flash floods.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Libyan flood survivors weigh water shortages against landmine risk
Libyan authorities have confirmed that 150 people have been poisoned by polluted water in the flood-hit areas.
Mon Sep 18 2023
What caused the floods in Libya and why are they so bad?
The catastrophic flood has killed thousands of people in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, sweeping away entire neighbourhoods.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Catastrophic Libya flood kills thousands, desperate relatives search for survivors
Swathes of the city obliterated by a torrent of water unleashed by powerful storm that swept down a usually dry riverbed, bursting dams.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Libya storm death toll expected to swell as sea washes bodies ashore
The storm swept the whole neighbourhood out to sea, with thousands already confirmed dead and many thousands more still missing.
Wed Sep 13 2023
Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, thousands dead
Thousands of people were killed and at least 10,000 were missing in Libya in floods.
Wed Sep 13 2023
Quarter of Libyan city wiped out by burst dam, 1,000 bodies recovered so far
Around a quarter of Libya's eastern city of Derna was wiped out by floods after dams burst in a storm.
Tue Sep 12 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