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World could face record temperatures in 2023 as El Nino returns

World could face record temperatures in 2023 as El Nino returns

During El Nino, winds blowing west along the equator slow down, and warm water is pushed east, creating warmer surface ocean temperatures.
Thu Apr 20 2023
World's longest-standing president seeks to extend 43-year rule

World's longest-standing president seeks to extend 43-year rule

Equatorial Guinea has had only two presidents since independence from Spain in 1968.
Sun Nov 20 2022
NASA to launch rockets from Australia's north for scientific studies

NASA to launch rockets from Australia's north for scientific studies

It will be the first time the space agency will fire rockets from a commercial facility outside the United States.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Australia declares La Nina for second straight year

Australia declares La Nina for second straight year

La Nina is typically associated with greater rainfall, more tropical cyclones and cooler-than-average temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Japan weather bureau says 80 pct chance La Nina will end in spring

Japan weather bureau says 80 pct chance La Nina will end in spring

A La Nina weather event is characterised by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean region.
Wed Mar 10 2021
At least 20 dead, 600 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts

At least 20 dead, 600 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts

A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 600 others.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Where summer never ends, Malaysians chase Winter Olympics dream

Where summer never ends, Malaysians chase Winter Olympics dream

In the middle of a sprawling construction site in equatorial Malaysia, over a dozen young men sporting ice skates and protective gear hit the skating rink to do their morning drills.
Thu Aug 03 2017
The Zika threat

The Zika threat

The Zika virus existed for decades in equatorial zones of Asia and Africa. Then, about 10 years ago, it cropped up on various Pacific islands.
Mon Feb 01 2016
MH370: More than 70,000 sq km of Indian Ocean floor scoured - JACC

MH370: More than 70,000 sq km of Indian Ocean floor scoured - JACC

The Australian Joint Agency Coordination Centre says the targeted search area for the missing MAS Flight MH370 is 120,000 sq km.
Wed Nov 04 2015
MH370: One vessel quits search, two others pause to resupply

MH370: One vessel quits search, two others pause to resupply

GO Phoenix ceased the deep-sea operation on June 20, with its contract reported to have ended.
Wed Jun 24 2015
Liow: First phase of MH370 search mission ends in June

Liow: First phase of MH370 search mission ends in June

Phase One of the search mission for flight MH370 involving 60,000 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean will be completed by the end of this month.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Equinox phenomenon starts tomorrow - Angkasa

Equinox phenomenon starts tomorrow - Angkasa

The whole world will experience the equinox phenomenon - which occurs when the sun crosses the equator - starting today afternoon.
Sat Mar 21 2015
MH370: M'sia discussing with Australia, China to engage fourth vessel for search

MH370: M'sia discussing with Australia, China to engage fourth vessel for search

Malaysia is still in the midst of discussions with Australia and China to engage a fourth vessel, 'Fugro Supporter', to assist in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH370.
Sun Jan 11 2015
MH370: JACC releases sonar image of seafloor

MH370: JACC releases sonar image of seafloor

The quality of the image, that is gathered by the GO Phoenix vessel, helps to reveal important data on the seafloor.
Sun Dec 14 2014
MH370: Dutch firm to spearhead deep-water search

MH370: Dutch firm to spearhead deep-water search

Two Fugro vessels equipped with towed deep-water vehicles and carrying expert personnel will undertake the search operations.
Wed Aug 06 2014
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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