Nearly all world's population exposed to global warming over June-Sept - study
July was the hottest month ever recorded, while average August temperatures were also 1.5 Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels.
Fri Sep 08 2023
World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3
Scientists said climate change, combined with an emerging El Nino pattern, were to blame.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Storm Freddy kills more than 100 on return to Mozambique, Malawi
Freddy is one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere and could be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone, WMO said.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Too warm in Canada: World's largest ice rink may not open
Ottawa is in the grips of its third-warmest winter ever recorded, according to Environment Canada.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Floods in Selangor caused by highest recorded rainfall in the state - MB
Continuous downpours since 10 am yesterday in Selangor - the highest rainfall ever recorded - have resulted in extensive flooding throughout the state yesterday.
Sat Dec 18 2021
COVID: Sarawak records highest daily cases at 426
Sarawak today saw the highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases ever recorded in the state with 426 positive cases.
Sun Mar 28 2021
COVID-19: New high of 5,728 cases, Selangor highest with 3,285
5,728 new COVID-19 cases were reported today, making it the highest daily number of new cases ever recorded in the country so far.
Sat Jan 30 2021
COVID-19: Malaysia reports 2,593 cases, highest ever recorded
Selangor still recorded the highest new daily cases with 965, followed by Johor with 571 and Sabah with 405 cases.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Malaysia's trade surplus surges 152 pct to RM16.82 bln in November
The highest surplus ever recorded for the month of November.
Mon Dec 28 2020
COVID-19: Malaysia records highest daily recoveries at 2,348
Malaysia recorded 2,348 COVID-19 infection recoveries, the highest ever recorded over a 24-hour period while the daily tally dropped to three digits at 970 cases.
Wed Nov 25 2020
COVID-19: MOH announces 236 recoveries, highest in a single day
The Ministry of Health today announced 236 fully recovered cases, the highest number ever recorded in a single day.
Mon Apr 06 2020
F1: Lewis Hamilton scorches to record Malaysia GP pole
The reigning world champion clocked the fastest lap ever recorded at the 5.543km circuit in 1min 32.850sec.
Sat Oct 01 2016
Python found in Penang to break Guinness World Record?
The python, which died on Monday and laid an egg on Sunday, is probably the longest ever recorded.
Wed Apr 13 2016
Nine years after the tsunami
Nine years ago today the world was left stunned as the most deadly natural disaster ever recorded devastated the Indian Ocean region.
Thu Dec 26 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024