Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing
Structures were swept away under rocks and falling trees, roads had caved in, and power and the railway network disrupted.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Houses, vehicles damaged by falling trees due to heavy rain, thunderstorms in Selangor
Morni Mamat said 15 fallen trees were reported in Taman Desariang, Damansara Damai, affecting seven houses.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Teenage girl dies after being crushed by fallen tree
The 14-year-old girl died after she was believed to have been crushed by a falling tree at Taman Permainan Balok Baru 1.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Bad weather: Woman killed by falling tree, tidal water overflows in Sabah
Bad weather with continuous heavy rain lashed various parts of Sabah resulting in a woman being crushed to death by a falling tree in Papar.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Storm damages houses, PEDi in Kuantan
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds felled dozens of trees in Semambu, one of which crashed onto a PEDi and injured three boys.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Homestay crushed by falling tree, anxious moments for 11 occupants
A family of 11 had a fretful time when the homestay they were in was crushed by a fallen tree during a storm and heavy rain early this morning.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Twenty vehicles damaged by falling trees during heavy rain in Cyber Valley
Strong winds and heavy rain caused several large trees to fall and damage about 20 vehicles parked in parking lots in the Cyber Valley area at around 5.30 pm today.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Cameron Highlands landslide: Fire Dept detects new soil movements
New soil movements have been detected in several areas around Tanah Rata today after landslide and falling tree incidents occurred yesterday.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Family of five injured as tree falls on car in Alor Gajah
Five members of a family were injured after the Proton Wira car they were travelling in was hit by a falling tree along Jalan Hutan Simpan Masjid Tanah this afternoon.
Sun May 02 2021
Three hurt after falling tree hits two cars
All three victims had already been brought out of their cars by members of the public before the rescue teams arrived.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Security guard crushed to death by falling tree
The areca nut tree was believed to have broken off due to strong winds which were buffeting the area.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Ministry orders postponement of university outdoor activities
The Ministry of Higher Education today ordered the immediate postponement of all outdoor activities of institutions of higher learning in the country.
Tue May 16 2017
Tornadoes, storms kill 11 in U.S. South
Tornadoes ripped through an East Texas county on Saturday evening, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, while high winds, falling trees and floods killed five in neighboring states.
Tue May 02 2017
Two friends crushed to death by falling tree
Two men were killed when a tree, believed to have been uprooted during a heavy downpour, fell on them at Bukit Layat, bordering Setiu and Kuala Terengganu near here Sunday.
Mon Dec 05 2016
Storm lashes federal capital, falling trees and damaging property
Heavy rain and strong winds lashed through the federal capital this afternoon.
Wed Jul 13 2016
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