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COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor

COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor

KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh

South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh

Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change.
Fri May 24 2024
Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears

Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears

Record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defenses against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.
Mon Apr 22 2024
China set for sudden change from warm to freezing in year of extreme weather

China set for sudden change from warm to freezing in year of extreme weather

While freezing temperatures are not uncommon for the time of year, the sudden change is unusual.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Global boiling': Billions already suffer in heat over 1.5C limit

Global boiling': Billions already suffer in heat over 1.5C limit

The creeping rise in regional temperatures on land is super-charging increasingly extreme weather for its 8 billion people.
Sun Aug 27 2023
'I lost hope in farming': Extreme weather devastates South Korean watermelon farmer

'I lost hope in farming': Extreme weather devastates South Korean watermelon farmer

South Korea farmers call for stronger preparations for global warming and asked the government to build more facilities to prevent damage.
Sat Aug 05 2023
Explainer: How El Nino is helping drive heatwaves and extreme weather

Explainer: How El Nino is helping drive heatwaves and extreme weather

The last time a strong El Nino was in full swing, in 2016, the world saw its hottest year on record.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say

Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say

July's extreme weather caused havoc across the planet, with temperatures breaking records, sparking forest fires and water shortages.
Tue Jul 25 2023
China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records

China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records

Prolonged bouts of high temperatures in China have challenged power grids and crops.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Europe unveils hi-tech satellite to speed up extreme weather warnings

Europe unveils hi-tech satellite to speed up extreme weather warnings

The hope is that forecasters will gain precious hours in predicting near-term storms and floods that can cost lives.
Thu Sep 08 2022
'Extreme' weather warning in force in Britain as new heatwave hits

'Extreme' weather warning in force in Britain as new heatwave hits

A four-day "extreme heat" warning came into force in parts of England and Wales today, with temperatures poised to exceed 35 degrees Celsius.
Thu Aug 11 2022
No significant, extreme weather conditions during Aidilfitri - MetMalaysia

No significant, extreme weather conditions during Aidilfitri - MetMalaysia

No significant and extreme weather is expected during the Aidilfitri celebrations, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Sun May 01 2022
Be prepared for higher incidence of extreme weather in Malaysia, warn experts

Be prepared for higher incidence of extreme weather in Malaysia, warn experts

The unpredictability of today's global climate and weather system is visibly impacting temperature, rainfall and humidity patterns.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Coordinating and streamlining preventative measures against extreme weather events through a new ministry

Coordinating and streamlining preventative measures against extreme weather events through a new ministry

Such activities and spending to be coordinated and streamlined through a new ministry for climate change and green technology.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Recent extreme weather events a harbinger of worst flood in Malaysia?

Recent extreme weather events a harbinger of worst flood in Malaysia?

Malaysia shall prepare now to lessen the tragic impact of the wet monsoon flood in year-end.
Mon Aug 16 2021
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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