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
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
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 Ruang volcano erupts again, alert status at highest
Authorities raised the alert level to the highest following the morning eruption, urging residents not to get near the volcano.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA
Several M'sia Airlines and Air Asia flights connecting KLIA, Sabah and Sarawak were cancelled, following volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
Ruang volcano belches explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, declaring the highest alert on the situation.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Mount Ruang eruption: Malaysia Airlines, Airasia flights to Sabah, Sarawak cancelled
Malaysia Airlines will cancel several impacted flights and advised passengers to check their latest flight status and travel advisory.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts
Multiple eruptions of the area's Ruang volcano, which for days has spewed lava and ash clouds into the sky.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava
Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February.
Tue Mar 19 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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024