Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools
A forecast for more heavy rain over the next few days is expected to worsen the situation.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Record-strength cyclone Freddy displaces hundreds in second Mozambique landfall
Cyclone Freddy breaks records for the duration and strength of tropical storms in the southern hemisphere.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Floods kill 25 in India's Assam, displace thousands
Flash floods and landslides in India's northeast Assam state displaces over 650,000 from their homes in the past 10 days.
Tue May 24 2022
Wind-driven Colorado grass fire destroys hundreds of homes, displaces thousands
A fierce, wind-driven wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes, injured at least a half dozen people and prompted the evacuation of thousands.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Messi breaks Pele's South American goal record
Displacing the legendary Pele, Lionel Messi took the crown of all-time leading goal scorer in South American confederation (CONMEBOL) men's history with his latest hat-trick against Bolivia.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Oregon wildfire displaces 2,000 residents as blazes flare across U.S. West
This is the largest among dozens of blazes raging across the drought-stricken western United States.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Flooding displaces hundreds of people around Kenya's Lake Naivasha
Heavy rains have ravaged crops and rising waters from lakes and rivers have destroyed shoreline communities.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Typhoon displaces thousands, floods villages in Philippines
Authorities reported at least one person was missing and seven others were rescued after their yacht sank off Batangas.
Mon Oct 26 2020
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
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