Japan's latest tourism headache is American arrested for damaging Tokyo shrine
Japan struggles to cope with misbehaving visitors amid a boom in inbound tourism.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people
Fiery lava and rocks hit the nearest settlements around four kms from the crater, burning and damaging residents' houses.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Thousands in North Carolina still without water days after Helene's destruction
The powerful storm inundated the state with catastrophic flooding, destroying pipes, damaging water plants and cutting off power.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Woman dead, 120,000 without power as damaging storms hit Australia
Authorities received over 2,800 call outs overnight, mostly for fallen trees and building damage.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Tasmanian 'Eco-Milk' tests shoppers' thirst for climate-friendly dairy
This is milk produced by cows fed with seaweed that makes them emit lower levels of environmentally damaging methane gas.
Sat Jul 27 2024
In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer'
This year, heatwaves have already ravaged several countries in Asia, costing lives, disrupting education and damaging livelihoods.
Sat May 25 2024
Massive tree falls across busy road in Malaysian capital, killing one man, damaging cars
The body of a 47-year-old man was removed from the scene, police and the fire department said, and 17 cars were impacted by the incident.
Tue May 07 2024
Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippine coast guard said one of its vessel sustained damage from use of water cannon by two Chinese coast guard ships.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Nepal to ban China's TikTok, alleges damaging social impact
More than 1,600 TikTok-related cyber crime cases have been registered over the last four years in Nepal, according to local media reports.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses
People are often unaware particular work roles, environments, responsibilities and work-related relocation is often what causes loneliness.
Sat Sep 30 2023
India's Kerala state closes schools, banks in seven villages due to Nipah deaths
Authorities declared containment zones after it recorded two deaths from the rare and deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus.
Wed Sep 13 2023
'Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued
Spain, Italy and Greece have been experiencing scorching temperatures for several days already, damaging agriculture and leaving tourists scurrying for shade.
Sun Jul 16 2023
Lahore is most polluted city, Chad worst among countries - Survey
IQAir survey measures air quality levels based on the concentration of lung-damaging airborne particles known as PM2.5.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Cyclone in New Zealand leaves 7 dead, trail of chaos
Cylcone Gabrielle caused chaos leaving at least seven people dead, displacing 10,000 people in the country's most damaging storm in decades.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Awal Ashaari sends representation over charge of damaging boom gate in Damansara
Awal Ashaari has sent a representation to the AGC over a charge of committing mischief for damaging a boom gate belonging to the management of a residential area in Damansara
Tue Dec 27 2022
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
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