Lewotobi volcano eruption: Malaysian Embassy working to evacuate 83 stranded Malaysians
The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia's Bali due to volcanic ash
Further eruptions of the volcano spewing ash clouds as high as 10 km, forces thousands to evacuate.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Foreign Ministry advises Malaysians to stay vigilant amid Flores volcanic eruption
The eruption has generated extensive ash clouds, leading to airport closures in the affected areas.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Ash cloud hangs over Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki after eight eruptions
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts eight times, spewing a plume of volcanic ash up to 8,000 m high.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Indonesia to evacuate 16,000 people after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption
Evacuations were being hampered by thick volcanic ash on some roads, an official said.
Tue Nov 05 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
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
Why are there riots in the UK and who is behind them?
Riots have erupted at anti-immigration protests in towns and cities across Britain in the last week.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Dozens arrested after UK protests turn violent in wake of child murders
Violent protests involving hundreds of anti-immigration groups have erupted across Britain after three girls were killed.
Mon Aug 05 2024
ANALYSIS - Israel and Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict
Hezbollah has been firing rockets at Israel in solidarity with its Palestinian ally Hamas since the Gaza war erupted.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Protests erupt as Armenia nears peace deal with Azerbaijan
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan said the country would not accept Baku's demands that it change its constitution.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupts twice, spewing red-hot lava
Authorities have evacuated seven villages nearby since May 16 but no new evacuation planned after the latest eruption.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Indonesia's Mt Ibu volcano erupts, spewing clouds of ash
The volcano is recently active because there is an intense magma movement.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Venus has more volcanism than previously known, new analysis finds
Scientists analysis has spotted evidence of eruptions at two additional sites on the surface of Earth's inhospitable planetary neighbor.
Fri May 31 2024
Indonesia's Mt Ibu erupts, spewing ash clouds
The volcano on the remote island of Halmahera erupted for about five minutes, projecting ash into the sky as high as 5 km, officials said.
Mon May 13 2024
'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