Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges
Delhi battles severe pollution every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires set off illegally.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Astronomers unravel the mystery of the 'Dragon's Egg' nebula
Two large stars residing inside a spectacular cloud of gas and dust nicknamed "Dragon's Egg" nebula have presented a puzzle to astronomers.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Dinosaur-killing asteroid impact fouled Earth's atmosphere with dust
The total amount of dust, they calculated, was about 2,000 gigatonnes - exceeding 11 times the weight of Mt. Everest.
Sat Nov 11 2023
Making solar panels from Moon dust
As a result, these solar cells are manufactured with zero carbon emissions, without water and without polluting ingredients.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Zero-Covid left in dust as Chinese revellers fuel travel boom
Chinese tourists ambled through bar streets backpacker haven of Dali, partying the stress of the past three years into oblivion.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers
A long legal battle found the towers violated multiple building regulations and fire safety norms.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Facebook: From Harvard dorm to global phenomenon
Facebook marks tenth anniversary of its stock market debut.
Tue May 17 2022
Food waste endangers us all: What can we do about it?
The process of managing waste begins before the waste reaches the dustbin. We always believe when we throw something out from our house or our sight, that is the end; but it is not the case!
Fri Apr 08 2022
'Dust Bowl' winds hit tornado-devastated western United States
The storm system could also pummel the region with thunderstorms and snow, the National Weather Service said in an advisory.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Delhi lifts ban on construction as air quality improves marginally
The authorities would monitor construction sites to ensure that builders follow dust-control measures set out by the government.
Mon Nov 22 2021
After dust settles, son of late Philippine dictator emerges as presidential frontrunner
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. likely benefited the most from Davao city mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's move to run for vice president.
Tue Nov 16 2021
US, Germany advise against travel to Kabul airport amid evacuation chaos
Crowds have grown at the airport in the heat and dust of the day over the past week, hindering operations as thousands attempt to flee.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Tayamum not required to be performed on COVID-19 patients' body - Selangor Mufti
The dry ritual purification using purified sand or dust is not required to be performed on the remains of Muslim COVID-19 patients in S'gor.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Dustin Poirier wins by TKO after Conor McGregor injures ankle
Conor McGregor suffered a broken leg in another crushing defeat to Dustin Poirier at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Sun Jul 11 2021
French Open done and dusted, Djokovic on track for calendar Slam
Wilander says Djokovic has a real shot at becoming the first man in more than 50 years to win all four Grand Slam titles in a calendar year.
Mon Jun 14 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024