Earthquake shakes Tibetan monasteries, casualties among clergy unknown
The magnitude 6.8 quake reduced to rubble roofs and walls at a monastery and a nunnery in Tingri.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Focus shifts to Tibet earthquake survivors as search called off
Forty-eight hours after the quake, experts say those trapped under the rubble are likely to have succumbed to hypothermia.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Rescue efforts under way after earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120
At least 126 people were known to have been killed and 188 injured on the Tibetan side, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Wed Jan 08 2025
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1. S-SEZ: Ensuring cross-border business growth over next decade
2. Nearly 100 dead as magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Tibet
1. S-SEZ: Ensuring cross-border business growth over next decade
2. Nearly 100 dead as magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Tibet
Tue Jan 07 2025
Powerful earthquake kills nearly 100 in Tibet, rattles Nepal
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Aceh hopeful as Indonesia beefs up warning system 20 years after tsunami
The tsunami was triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the island of Sumatra.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Reflecting on 20 years of the Aceh tsunami: From ‘megathrust’ threat to disaster mitigation
The 2004 Aceh Earthquake and Tsunami is known as one of the most devastating natural disasters in history.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Vanuatu braces for heavy rains two days after deadly quake
Vanuatu President says there is risk of "cascading hazards", in the form of low pressure system moving towards Vanuatu bringing heavy rain.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors
Rescuers search for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Vanuatu, one reported dead
Half a dozen aftershocks hit Vanuatu following the initial quake, USGS data reports.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Strong quake strikes off California, tsunami warning canceled
Some 4.7 mln residents of California and Oregon had been under the tsunami warning before it was canceled, says National Weather Service.
Fri Dec 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore
The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Strong earthquake hits Minahasa Peninsula, Sulawesi
A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has occurred in the Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi at 3:51 am.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Strong quake strikes Papua New Guinea
MetMalaysia states that the quake does not pose a tsunami threat to Malaysia.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains
The eruption followed a series of small yet intense earthquakes in the Sundhnuks crater series.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Younger workers more likely to suffer burnout as generation gap grows
There's a need to rebuild bridges and open up conversations on changing attitudes and expectations around work, says Brian Dow.
Sun Jan 19 2025
INSIGHT - How bond vigilantes could check Trump's power
As Donald Trump takes office on January 20, concerns over bond vigilantes in the US have resurfaced, according to several market experts.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Pakistan
A food vendor who locals say bears an uncanny resemblance to US President-elect Donald Trump gets more business and attention than others.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Tokyo museum offers visitors 'flashback' to defunct technology
From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum is a showcase for old cameras and telecom equipment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders
Sscientists say, the "Big Boy" would be classified as a separate species of funnel-web spider.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how
So how could Trump or Biden prevent TikTok from going dark?
Sat Jan 18 2025
Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?
Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40
Age is no longer a barrier for Malaysian women to embrace motherhood, thanks to advancements in fertility treatments.
Sat Jan 18 2025
The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?
For four years, the bar at Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington was the place to be seen for Donald Trump's circle of allies.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis
By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025